147 UK high-street store closures announced this week — NatWest, House of Fraser, BrewDog and more

Over 100 pubs, banks, restaurants and more are closing their doors

Prominent high street retailers continue to close outlets throughout the UK. Banking and retail branches connected to household names such as Halifax and House of Fraser are amongst those affected, following further announcements this week.

The shutdowns cover various sectors, including pubs, banks and restaurants. In total, up to 147 sites from different firms have been confirmed to be closing or have already ceased trading this week. Here is the complete list of shops and venues impacted.

Banks

NatWest, Santander, Halifax, and Lloyds are all shutting branches between now and the end of May, with a total of 89 branches closing. Banks have assured customers that services remain accessible to them via apps and official websites.

Meanwhile, some face-to-face banking services will be offered through Post Offices.

Santander branches closing over the next 3 months

1. Bexhill-on-Sea – closing March 19
2. Dover – closing March 19
3. Dunstable – closing March 18
4. East Grinstead – closing March 18
5. Holyhead – closing March 19
6. St Annes On Sea – closing March 19
7. Maldon – closing March 18
8. Morley – closing March 18
9. North Walsham – closing March 19
10. Redcar – closing March 18
11. Saffron Walden – closing March 18
12. Turriff – closing March 18
13. Uckfield – closing March 18
14. Urmston – closing March 19
15. Andover – closing May 12
16. Banbridge – closing May 19
17. Bangor (Northern Ireland) – closing April 29
18. Berwick-upon-Tweed – closing April 28
19. Birmingham – Shirley – closing May 20
20. Bishop Auckland – closing May 5
21. Boston – closing April 28
22. Birdgend – closing May 12
23. Bridgwater – closing April 29
24. Cwmbran – closing May 13
25. Enniskillen – closing May 5
26. Evesham – closing April 28
27. Golders Green – closing May 13
28. Gosport – High Street – closing May 5
29. Haverfordwest – closing May 5
30. Heswall – Telegraph Road – closing May 13
31. Huntingdon – closing May 5
32. Kirkintilloch – closing April 29
33. Leyland – closing May 5
34. Liskeard – closing May 20
35. Macclesfield – closing May 12
36. Mansfield – closing May 6
37. Melton Mowbray – closing April 29
38. Merthyr Tydfil – closing May 6
39. Mold – closing April 28
40. Newbury – closing April 29
41. Newton Abbot – closing May 19
42. Newtownabbey – Glengormley – closing May 6
43. Northallerton – closing May 6
44. Pontefract – closing May 5
45. Ramsgate – closing April 29
46. Redditch – closing May 13
47. Ringwood – closing May 6
48. Scunthorpe – closing April 29
49. Stafford – closing May 19
50. Stranraer – closing May 13
51. Stratford-upon-Avon – closing May 12
52. Tonbridge – closing April 29
53. Welwyn Garden City – closing May 5
54. Woking – closing April 29

NatWest branches closing over the next 3 months

1. Ashford (Middlesex) – closing May 12
2. Barnet – closing May 11
3. Brentwood – closing May 13
4. Eastcote – closing May 11
5. Harlow – closing May 21
6. Hartlepool – closing May 14
7. Hornchurch – closing May 21
8. Hove – closing May 19
9. London – Tooting – closing May 18
10. Loughton – Old Station Road – Sainsburys – closing May 18
11. Manchester – Cheetham Hill – closing May 12
12. Manchester – Chorlton – closing May 20
13. Orpington – closing May 27
14. Waltham Cross – closing May 28

Lloyds branches closing over the next 3 months

1. Falmouth – closing May 18
2. Glossop – closing March 9
3. Houghton-le-Spring – closing March 10
4. Manchester – Harpurhey – closing March 11
5. Seaton – closing March 11
6. Sleaford – closing March 12
7. Stoke-on-Trent – Tunstall – closing March 9
8. Wymondham – closing March 12
9. Hedon – closing March 25
10. Okehampton – closing March 25
11. Bournemouth – closing March 28
12. London – Fitzrovia – closing May 27
13. London – Streatham – closing May 28
14. London – Victoria – closing May 27
15. London – West End – closing May 27
16. Redhill – closing May 28

Halifax branches closing over the next 3 months

1. Bangor (Northern Ireland) – closing May 29
2. Sleaford – closing March 12
3. London – Hammersmith – closing May 28
4. London – Pentonville – Chapel Market – closing May 27
5. Skelmersdale – closing May 27

Breweries

1. Innis & Gunn

A renowned Scottish brewer, Innis & Gunn, will shut down after sections of the business were sold out of administration to C&C Group, owner of Tennent’s Lager, for approximately £4.5 million.

The agreement includes the brand name and intellectual property, but the Perth brewery and taprooms in Glasgow and Edinburgh will shut following months of declining sales and increasing costs.

Approximately 100 positions have reportedly been eliminated, according to The Grocer. The Administrators highlight that a combination of factors, including a decline in consumer spending and rising cost pressures, has resulted in significant margin and liquidity pressure that has meant the business could no longer continue to trade.

A complete statement read: “The Group, like many across the sector, has faced a number of challenges in recent months. The Administrators note that a combination of factors, including a decline in consumer spending and rising cost pressures, has resulted in significant margin and liquidity pressure, meaning the business could no longer continue to trade.

“It is with deep regret that redundancies will need to be made. The Administrators would like to thank all the employees of the Companies for their hard work.

“We will continue to support those affected at this difficult time. A small number of employees have been retained to support the orderly closure of the brewery business and the taprooms.”

2. BrewDog

BrewDog has also announced it will shut 38 of its establishments, resulting in 484 redundancies, despite being acquired by an American firm, as reported by the Wandsworth Guardian. US company Tilray Brands, a producer of medicinal cannabis and craft beer, acquired BrewDog in a deal worth £33 million.

The agreement encompassed BrewDog’s global brand, its UK brewery, and 11 of its pubs across the UK and Ireland. However, BrewDog’s 18 franchise bars in the UK and other nations will remain operational.

Restaurants

1. Tings N Wings

Renowned food chain Tings N Wings, which runs three eateries in England, was established in 2021 and inaugurated its latest location in 2024. However, a notice in The London Gazette, the UK’s official public record for insolvency announcements, confirmed that liquidators were assigned to the business on March 5, 2025.

The notice, published on Wednesday, March 11 indicates the company has entered voluntary liquidation, a procedure where shareholders opt to dissolve a business and sell off its assets to repay debts. Tings N Wings has restaurants in St Albans, Stevenage and Clacton-on-Sea.

2. King Foods

King Foods, established in 1994, has gone into administration, leading to over 40 employees being made redundant. The Aberdeen-based firm supplied food to businesses throughout North-east Scotland and also ran sites in Edinburgh and Stirling.

The decision comes amid escalating operating costs and intensifying competition in the industry.

Beauty

UK beauty behemoth Beauty Bay was recently purchased by French-owned AA Investments Group. Based in Manchester, the online retailer offers well-known brands as well as its own line, including skincare and makeup products.

The company went into administration on March 6, 2026, according to a recent announcement in the London Gazette, owing to financial struggles. As part of the transaction, all 62 Beauty Bay staff members will see their positions transferred to the new proprietors.

Arron and David Gabbie, founders of Beauty Bay, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to our brilliant team who have helped to make Beauty Bay everything that it is today. Their commitment and support over the last 27 years have been unwavering, no more so than over these past few weeks.”

Home and Fashion

1. House of Fraser

Darlington’s House of Fraser outlet shut its doors permanently after more than 100 years in business. The former Binns department store on High Row served its last customers on Sunday, March 8, marking the end of over a century of retail heritage on the town’s high street.

The shutdown had initially been planned for April 2026, but the date was moved forward. The outlet launched a substantial closing-down sale before shutting permanently, attracting throngs of customers keen to secure bargains whilst also bidding a final farewell.

2. Pagazzi Lighting

Pagazzi Lighting, a decorative lighting and homeware retailer established nearly 45 years ago, has gone into administration, resulting in the shutdown of 11 outlets across Scotland and northern England and placing dozens of positions at risk. Despite its lengthy heritage, the family-operated chain couldn’t resist prolonged poor sales and escalating financial strains.