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Poundland owner extracted millions when chain was on ‘knife-edge’, MPs say
<p>Retailer’s management to seek two-week extension of legal protection from creditors in high court</p><p>MPs have accused the owner of Poundland of extracting millions of pounds from the budget retailer when it was on a “knife-edge” as it seeks extra time to secure a rescue deal.</p><p>The management of Poundland, which employs 12,000 people and operates 6