LABOUR demanded government intervention today to save thousands of jobs after ailing high street store chain Mothercare said it was going into administration.

More than 2,500 jobs are at risk after the children’s and maternity retailer announced its intention to appoint administrators to oversee the closure of its 79 shops.

Earlier this year, the company registered a £36.9 million loss of profit and had already closed 55 branches in a bid to keep the business afloat.