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High street retailer M&Co enters administration with 1,800 jobs lost
High street retailer M&Co has officially collapsed into administration, resulting in 1,800 job losses across the UK. The firm, which owes creditors £46 million, follows a growing list of retail giants unable to navigate the current economic climate. All store closures and potential asset sales are currently being managed by administrators.
Source: High street retailer M&Co enters administration with 1,800 jobs lost — Dorset Echo
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