11 big names who closed shops and banks across the UK in 2025

Several high street big names have shut their stores this year.

2025 has been a challenging year for the UK's high streets and banking sector. From household names on the high street to major banks, a wave of closures has reshaped the retail and financial landscape. Rising operational costs, changing consumer habits and a continued shift toward online services have forced companies to rethink their strategies. Many retailers and banks have announced closures as part of restructuring plans, cost-cutting measures or responses to declining footfall.

High street staples like WHSmith, New Look, and River Island have shuttered multiple locations, while supermarkets such as Morrisons have closed underperforming stores to focus on more profitable outlets. The banking sector has also been affected, with Lloyds and Halifax closing hundreds of branches as more customers move to digital banking apps.

Here's a closer look at 11 major names that closed shops or banks across the UK in 2025.