Redundancy fears at Barratts

Barratts Shoes has gone into administration for the third time in four years.

A statement from the administrators said: "At this stage redundancies and/or store closures cannot be ruled out."

Barratts Shoes operates from 75 stores across the UK and Ireland, employing 1,035 people, of whom 521 are part time.

Barratts Shoes, which employs 1,035 people in the UK and Ireland, has entered administration, it was announced today.