Administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) failed to reach a deal to save any significant part of the retailer after it collapsed into administration last month.
Hamilton politicians have pledged to help Wilko staff after it was confirmed the firm’s rescue deal had collapsed.Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.“It is anticipated that all stores will be closed by early October, resulting in the redundancies of a further 9100 employees in those stores,” PwC said.
In an open letter, written alongside Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP by-election candidate Katy Loudon, the politicians state: “We understand the news will be devastating for you, leaving you worried and facing uncertainty. “All of this will be beneficial for staff in finding their route back to employment as quickly as possible.
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