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Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as resue deal approved

Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as resue deal approved
BBC News Wednesday 01 July 2026, 11:31 UTC 1 min read
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The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
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