BHS files for administration, putting 11,000 jobs at risk

Retailer expected to disappear from the high stores after debt hits £1.3bn, including £571m pension deficit

BHS store
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High street retailer BHS is expected to enter administration today, putting 11,000 jobs across the UK at risk.

The chain is in debt to the tune of £1.3bn, including a £571m pension fund deficit.

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