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Inferno at Dawn: 100 Firefighters Battle Towering Blaze in Penge

A massive early-morning blaze ripped through a Poundland store on Penge High Street, southeast London, as 100 firefighters battled towering flames that forced evacuations and closed major roads.

International Business Times UK

Huge fire at London Poundland shuts high street while 100 firefighters tackle blaze

London Fire Brigade sent 15 fire engines to the High Street in Penge

The Independent UK

Penge fire: 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze at Poundland on southeast London high street

Businesses evacuated as fifteen fire engines called to High Street in Penge at around 4.30am as shop engulfed in flames

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Poundland rolls out pricing overhaul as part of turnaround efforts

The group said around 60% of grocery items will be priced at £1 across its estate following the changes.

Evening Standard

Poundland confirms major price changes amid store closures

The company stated the change marks a return ‘back to its roots’

The Independent UK

List of Poundland store closures revealed after restructuring plan agreed

Poundland has avoided entering administration but is set to close more stores

Evening Standard

The Poundland venues set for closure amid financial woes

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Debenhams may sell Pretty Little Thing and shut distribution hub

Online fashion seller’s losses widen to £264m as Poundland confirms plans to close up to 150 stores

The Guardian - UK

Marks and Spencer to pay customers to donate unused clothes

M&S said 15 per cent of the profits from resold items will go to Oxfam

The Independent UK

Poundland saved from administration with store closures announced

Poundland is to push ahead with more store closures after receiving court approval for a major restructuring plan

The National (Scotland)

Poundland saved from administration as judge approves restructuring plan

The High Court was told on Tuesday that the company would run out of money by September 7 if the scheme was not approved.

Evening Standard

Poundland: List of stores closing after restructuring approved

Poundland launched a restructuring plan to shut 68 stores.

Evening Standard

Full list: All the Poundland stores to close after restructure approved

The closures come after the company received court approval for a major restructuring plan

The Independent UK

Poundland saved from collapse just days before it was due to run out of money

The scheme will see up to £60 million of new funding injected to keep the retailer afloat

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Poundland to run out of money in days if restructure not approved, court told

Poundland is asking a High Court judge to rubber-stamp a restructuring plan.

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Poundland to close 49 stores this month - full list revealed

The new owners of Poundland may have to spend up to £100 million to revive the brand.

The National (Scotland)

Poundland announces closure of Scottish location amid restructuring

Major high street retailer Poundland has announced the closure of another Scottish location.

International Business Times UK

Poundland Store Closures and £1 Sale Linked to Deep Restructuring Plan — What Really Happened Behind the Scenes

Poundland to close dozens of UK stores after £1 sale to Gordon Brothers sparks retail restructuring, store closures, and nationwide clearance sales

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Evening Standard

August 2025 shop closures - full list revealed

A number of big names on the High Street will close in the coming weeks

The Independent UK

Watch: £1m cannabis factory found hidden in town’s old Woolworths store

A huge cannabis factory full of plants with a street value of more than £1m has been found inside a former Woolworths and Poundland building in a UK town centre.

Evening Standard

Full list of Poundland store closures

Poundland confirms more store closures

The Guardian - UK

‘Not an attractive place to shop’: how Poundland lost its appeal to shoppers

Budget retailer had a pre-tax loss of more than £51m last year and is struggling to lure back customers amid stiff competition from rivals

The Independent UK

Couple who tried to murder stepmother while wearing Poundland animal masks jailed

Wasif Hussain and Nabela Tabassum have been jailed for attempted murder at Birmingham Crown Court

Evening Standard

Couple who wore Poundland animal masks during attempted murder jailed

Wasif Hussain and Nabela Tabassum have been jailed for attempted murder at Birmingham Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Single ticket-holder from Ireland wins 250m euro jackpot on EuroMillions

People in Ireland have been urged to check their EuroMillions tickets carefully.

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