Nine more jobs axed at Maplin's Rotherham base

NINE more jobs have been axed by troubled electronics firm Maplin at its Rotherham base.

The firm, which entered administration last month, has now cut 17 jobs at its depot at Brookfield Way, Manvers.

The company also announced 66 redundancies at its London HQ, bringing the total cut to 129.

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Administrators from PwC said they had been working with Maplin, its employees and suppliers but it had not been possible to secure a buyer for the business

Toby Underwood, joint administrator and PwC partner, said: “It is with real regret that we have made this decision.

“We are grateful for the support of the employees during this difficult period and we will make every effort to help the affected staff, working with the Maplin HR team over the coming days.”

Mr Underwood said the administrators continue to review the position of Maplin stores and would provide further updates in due course.

Last week, the company said it had no plans to close individual stores, despite the Parkgate Shopping branch being plastered with “Closing Down” signs.

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