More than 1,300 jobs to go as Wilko axes 52 stores

Closed branches to be named tomorrow as administrators try to save majority of jobs and shops

More than 50 Wilko stores are to shutand more than 1,300 jobs lost, as administrators continue to hold talks over a deal that would save most of the stricken retailer's outlets and employees.

PwC confirmed that 52 Wilko stores will be closed with the loss of 1,016 jobs.