‘You could get everything here’: Wilko customers make final shopping trip as closures begin

Wilko in Brownhills has final trading day after retailer went into administration with the loss of 12,000 jobs

Poundland moves to buy 71 Wilko sites with possible jobs guarantee for staff

PwC says owner plans to reopen stores under Poundland brand throwing lifeline to as many as 1,800 staff

Cargo shorts and boho dresses also sell well as shoppers visit big city stores despite bad weather

Aldi and Lidl enjoy sales increase and own-label ranges thrive as consumers seek out bargains

Talks with HMV owner Doug Putman to save about half of retailer’s stores fail

Chancellor says focus is to fight inflation, while Bank of England policymaker argues for higher interest rates

Sharon White says 6,000 shops have closed over the past five years and rethink is needed

Other Lives: Former director of Debenhams and British Shipbuilders whose philanthropy supported young people in the arts and sciences

Retailer warns there may be ‘small stones’ in four products from its range and urges customers to return them for refund

Governor Andrew Bailey tells MPs that BoE is “much nearer” to ending its run of interest rates increases

PwC warns of more job losses if last-ditch talks to save stricken retailer fall through

Doomed branches to be named tomorrow as administrators try to save majority of jobs and shops

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude hits its highest level of 2023

M&S hopes actor will help it reclaim position as leader in British fashion

Suzie de Rohan Willner says her brand’s customers are concerned about ethical production and trust it to ‘do the right thing’