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.
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.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
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.
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
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.
Poundland is closing five more shops across the UK this month, launching 'everything must go' sales. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates here.
Popular baby goods retailer My Baby Ltd has ceased trading, closing all stores in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Find out about refunds and Section 75 claims.
Plan your journeys as National Highways announces overnight closures on the M6, M5, and M42 this week for essential maintenance. Check the full schedule here.
Poundland begins 40% off closing sale in Worthing ahead of December 6 closure. Discover the latest discount retailer changes and find your nearest store.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Claire's Accessories is closing four more British stores in Halifax, Salisbury, Sheffield, and Winchester this week following its collapse into administration, with massive clearance sales underway.
Aldi is closing its Sheaf Street store in Daventry on November 26, with a new, larger branch opening at Abbey Retail Park the very next day. Olympic hero Sarah Jones will launch the new store.
Poundland announces the closure of 16 stores in England by the end of 2025 as part of a major restructure. Full list of locations and dates revealed.
River Island is shutting its Altrincham store in a major restructuring plan, with 71 more UK locations at risk. Discover the full list of closures and the reasons behind the high street exodus.
Asda is selling 24 supermarkets and a distribution centre in a £568m deal to reduce debt. All stores will remain open with no closures or job losses for staff.
Poundland confirms 10 further store closures across the UK, completing a major restructuring. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates.
Lidl is celebrating its 1000th UK store by hiding £1,000 in vouchers inside limited-edition Gingerbread Store kits. Find out how you could win big this Christmas.
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
Claire's accessories store vanishes from Richmond high street as part of major closures following US bankruptcy and UK administration. Find your nearest store.
Poundland's Perry Barr branch in Birmingham has reopened weeks after closure, part of a national u-turn saving several stores. A win for the UK high street.
Starbucks is closing 10 coffee shops across the UK as part of a portfolio review. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the closures.
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
M&S unveils a new 20,000 sq ft fashion & beauty extension in Doncaster, marking a major investment following the closure of 11 cafes. Explore the new market-style foodhall.
Poundland announces 19 more store closures by 2026 as part of its restructuring. Find out which locations are closing and when the sales begin.
Historians are uncovering North Wales' Jewish heritage and seeking memories of businesses like Wartski's jewellers, who created royal wedding rings. Share your stories.
Get a first look inside the new Apple Select store at Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Discover the latest Apple products, including the iPhone 17, now available.
Swiss cookware giant Kuhn Rikon opens its first UK store at McArthurGlen Swindon, bringing its rival range to Le Creuset directly to British shoppers. Discover the new destination for premium kitchenware.
The Entertainer, Britain's biggest toy chain, is closing its Poole store in January 2026. Discover the reasons behind the closure and what it means for the local high street.
The Range has opened a new home and garden store in Oldbury, featuring a Garden Centre by Homebase. First 50 customers received goodie bags. Discover the new one-stop shop now!