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Jan 5, 2026 UK News views: 104

High streets in the UK will be hit with further losses this month as branches from some of the country’s most well-known brands shut their doors (Picture: Getty)

Shops on the British high street are at risk as they enter the new year,with some popular chains closing a number of branches in January.

Poundland is one of several struggling shops as its new owners are carrying out a major restructure,which includes shutting down 30 of the discount retailer’s stores.

Primark has also recently shocked shoppers with the news it would be closing a branch for the first time in the last decade.

Metro has compiled the closures set for January 2026 for you to check if your local shop is affected.

Which Poundland shops will be closing in January 2026?

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