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In May 2023, B&Q opened new distribution centre in Bassetlaw. [24] Later, in August, B&Q opened in Sutton, the UK. [25] In January 2024, B&Q unveiled its plan to open its tenth local store on Staines high street. [26] Later in February, B&Q announced its increase of its hourly rate of pay for its UK employees to £12.21 and up to £13.55 in London.
In 1982, the British Woolworths and its sister chain B&Q were acquired by Paternoster Stores Ltd, the forerunner of Kingfisher plc. Woolworths Group plc was formed by the demerger of Kingfisher's general merchandise business, [ 43 ] and began trading as a listed company on the London Stock Exchange on 28 August 2003, using the symbol WLW.
On 23 November, 190 non-medical enlisted replacements were placed on temporary duty with the group from the 3rd Replacement Depot for a period of 10 days (later extended to 20 days). These enlisted were given 4 + 1 ⁄ 2 hours of instruction, within the group, in transportation of wounded, application of improvised splints, first-aid bandage ...