HALIFAX — Live News Wilko, the struggling homewares retailer, appears to be on the brink...

Published: 10:37 am August 10, 2023
Updated: 8:21 am October 8, 2025
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 Wilko, the struggling homewares retailer, appears to be on the brink of insolvency, with plans to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as administrators expected to be executed imminently. The potential insolvency threatens 12,000 jobs and marks a significant setback for the family-owned chain, becoming one of the most substantial casualties in the retail sector in recent years.

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Talks aimed at securing a rescue deal for Wilko have faltered, leading to the board’s anticipated decision to seek administration. Sources suggest that the company will proceed with this course of action unless a last-minute alternative solution emerges.

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