Poundland could be broken up as it prepares to call in the administrators with 12,000 jobs at risk - while 'Del Boy billionaire' Chris Dawson and rivals line up to buy ailing discount retailer

The budget retailer filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators today - after being purchased by American investors for £1 in June 2025.

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