Poundland's former owner offers to invest as minister prepares to meet board

Poundland has been given until Thursday to find a rescue deal, putting up to 12,000 staff at risk.
Poundland's former owner has said he would invest in the firm as a government minister said she would meet the firm's board.
Steve Smith, who founded the Walsall-based business, leaving it in 2006, said he had attempted to contact owners Gordon Brothers having been "really surprised" to learn about them filing for administration when sales were up 11% on last year.
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