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Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse

Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
BBC News Thursday 05 November 2026, 09:05 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.

A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
Poundland (ORG)
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