Poundland to reopen in Milton Keynes next week

The discount chain is reopening 30 branches across the UK and Ireland from next week, each with social distancing measures in place.

It lists one of them as 'Milton Keynes Centre' but it is not yet clear whether this is the store in centre:mk or the one on nearby at nearby Rooksley retail park.

Poundland say new measures will be in place in an effort to keep shoppers safe. These include placing security guards at the entrance to stores to limit the number of customers in stores at any one time, along with floor markers to help keep shoppers two metres apart.

There will also be perspex screens in place at checkouts to protect both workers and customers, as well as limited till openings so that social distancing can be maintained.

Staff will also be required to undertake “rigorous hygiene routines”, including washing their hands every 20 minutes and wiping down surfaces every hour, says the company.