Ben Marlow

London

Associate Editor and Columnist at The Telegraph

Contributor at Freelance

Associate editor and columnist, Telegraph

Articles

Starmer must intervene over Thames Water crisis, say creditors

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ben Marlow |Luke Barr

Mr Li's CK Infrastructure (CKI) Holdings wrote to Sir Adrian Montague, the chairman of Thames Water, urging him to readmit them to the process. However, any such move is expected to be fiercely resisted by creditors who question whether CKI's ties to China will trigger a lengthy investigation under the National Security and Investment Act. It is understood they have already raised such concerns with Ofwat, while also warning about the amount of time needed for CKI to undertake due diligence.
There’s no hope for the high street if even Poundland can’t survive

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Ben Marlow

The uncomfortable truth is that Poundland’s fate remains firmly in the balance despite finding new owners seemingly willing to give it another chance, which tells you everything you need to know about the sorry state of the high street. Seriously, if a business flogging everyday household products for a quid during a time of prolonged financial hardship for millions can’t be sure of its future then perhaps the high street’s decline is irreversible.
There's no hope for the high street if even Poundland can't survive

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ben Marlow

The uncomfortable truth is that Poundland's fate remains firmly in the balance despite finding new owners seemingly willing to give it another chance, which tells you everything you need to know about the sorry state of the high street. Seriously, if a business flogging everyday household products for a quid during a time of prolonged financial hardship for millions can't be sure of its future then perhaps the high street's decline is irreversible.
Poundland sold for £1

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Ben Marlow

Poundland has been sold to the former owner of Laura Ashley for £1. Gordon Brothers, which backs distressed companies, has agreed to provide £80m of fresh funding as part of a rescue deal for the struggling discount retailer. The £1 sale was thrashed out overnight after The Telegraph revealed that Poundland had failed to keep up with business rates payments to scores of local councils up and down the country.
Poundland sold for £1

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Ben Marlow

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Poundland sold for less than £1

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Ben Marlow

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Poundland sold for less than £1

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ben Marlow

Poundland has been sold to the former owner of Laura Ashley for less than £1. Gordon Brothers, which backs distressed companies, has agreed to provide £80m of fresh funding as part of a rescue deal for the struggling discount retailer. The €1 (85p) sale was thrashed out overnight after the Telegraph revealed that Poundland had failed to keep up with business rates payments to scores of local councils up and down the country.
Poundland rescue deal in doubt as councils seek unpaid business rates

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Ben Marlow

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Poundland rescue deal in doubt as councils seek unpaid business rates

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ben Marlow

A rescue deal for Poundland has been thrown into doubt after the struggling high street chain was hit with a series of court claims for outstanding debts. A string of local councils are pursuing the discount retailer over unpaid business rates, potentially piling further pressure on its already-stretched finances.
Richard Desmond attacks £70m Lottery handout to Czech billionaire

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Ben Marlow

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