BusinessPoundland Secures More Time To Find Buyer As Rescue Talks Continue
Poundland has given itself more time to thrash out a rescue deal for the business as it battles to stave off the threat of insolvency..
12 Nov 2026
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BusinessMetro Bank Up For Sale After Turnaround Pays Off
Metro Bank has put itself up for sale as it looks to the “next phase of growth” after recent turnaround efforts..
12 Nov 2026
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News UpdatesWinter Warning For NHS As More Than 3500 People A Day Receive Corridor Care
More than 3,500 patients a day received care in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England last month, as other figures show the NHS is already facing growing pressures before winter has arrived.
12 Nov 2026
News UpdatesAnti Migrant Activist Danny Tommo Admits Criminal Damage Of Boat In Channel
Activist Danny Tommo has admitted criminal damage after slashing a migrant dinghy with a knife in the English Channel..
12 Nov 2026
SportMan Utd Fan Group Aims Blame At Glazers And Ineos After Michael Carrick Sacking
Manchester United’s owners, rather than Michael Carrick, are to blame for the club’s continued problems, a fans’ group has said..
12 Nov 2026
SportHow Michael Carrick Compared To Man Utds Other Bosses Since Sir Alex Ferguson
Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach..
12 Nov 2026
SportManchester United Sack Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach..
12 Nov 2026
News UpdatesMichael Carrick Sacked By Manchester United
Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach..
12 Nov 2026
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