Homebase goes bust with 2,000 jobs at risk

Homebase has collapsed into administration, putting 2,000 jobs astatine risk.

Its proprietor Hilco had been looking to merchantability the struggling retailer, but has not managed to find an outright buyer.

However, homeware concatenation The Range is buying up to 75 stores and the brand, safeguarding astir 1,600 jobs.

But this leaves 49 stores without a buyer, and thousands of jobs astatine hazard successful the stores and caput office.