LK Bennett: job cuts
- Jobs
- Not known
- Announced
- 7 January 2026
- Status
- In administration
- Reason category
Classified from administration or liquidation status, not an employer quote.
- Where
- Not stated
- Source coverage
- Two or more publisher groups
- Sources
- 2 sources from 2 publisher groups.
Why no UK headcount is shown: The reported 280 describes the workforce when administrators were being sought. No UK redundancy target is stated, and the business also had concessions in Ireland and Jersey. This entry adds no jobs to UK totals.
Source: The Guardian.
Sources
| Publisher | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | Fashion brand LK Bennett on brink of collapse | Retail industry | The Guardian | 30 December 2025 |
| WalesOnline | Iconic British brand enters administration as Next considers rescue | 7 January 2026 |
Changes to this page
| Date | What changed | Supporting evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Recorded job figure changed from 280 to Not stated. | The Guardian |
| 11 Oct 2026 | How the number is stated changed from About to Not stated. | The Guardian |
| 11 Oct 2026 | UK share stated changed from Yes to No. | The Guardian |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Counting explanation updated. | The Guardian |
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