Poundland's former owner Steve Smith has offered to invest while a UK business minister prepares to meet the board this week, after owner Gordon Brothers stopped funding the retailer and gave it until Thursday to find a rescue deal that could save up to 12,000 jobs. BBC
BBC NewsPoundland's former owner offers to invest in firm as minister prepares to meet boardWolverhampton's Steve Smith says he attempted to contact Gordon Brothers but did not get a reply.
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