List of UK stores leaving the high street as more retailers announce branch closures

A number of retailers have announced they will be leaving high streets across the UK this year. According to the Centre for Retail Research, around 15,000 stores are expected to close their doors over the course of 2023.

Household names to have announced  closures include Argos and Paperchase, as the cost of living crisis continues to force customers to spend less. UK stores are also feeling the pinch from soaring inflation, with the most recent rate listed as 10.1% in January.