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UK High Street Chains Announce 2026 Store Closures

River Island, Poundland, Cancer Research and Trespass are among the major UK chains closing stores in 2026. See the full list of locations affected and the reasons behind the retail shake-up.

TGI Fridays UK closures put 500 jobs at risk

TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.

Scope charity to shut 77 UK high street shops

Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.

Scope to close 77 charity shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.

Toolstream in administration, 111 jobs axed

Major UK DIY distributor Toolstream has collapsed into administration, blaming post-COVID supply issues. 111 jobs have been cut as administrators seek buyers. Read the full story.

Swansea University confirms further job losses

Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.

Birmingham EV firm Petalite cuts jobs, seeks buyer

Birmingham-based electric vehicle charging manufacturer Petalite enters administration, leading to job losses. Administrators seek a buyer for its proprietary technology. Read the latest.

Lloyds Bank closes 17 branches in November

Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.

Poundland Closing 68 Stores, 1,000 Jobs Impacted

Discount retailer Poundland announces 68 store closures across December and early 2026, affecting around 1,000 staff. Full list of locations and reasons behind the restructuring revealed.

500+ UK bank branches close in 2025

More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.

Lloyds Bank Closing 40 UK Branches in 2026

Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.

NatWest Confirms Six December Bank Branch Closures

NatWest is closing six high street branches on December 31, 2025, citing a shift to digital banking. Community pop-ups and mobile services will support affected customers. See the full list.

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