UK high street savaged by 9 brands crashing into administration in January - full list

High streets across the country faced fresh challenges in January, with administrators appointed to nine brands. Family-run firms and UK-wide chains were pushed to the brink by soaring energy prices, wage cost increases and the Government's National Insurance hike.

Footfall continued to be hit as more of us shop online, leading some well-known brands to exit high streets as owners battle to keep their businesses afloat. Last month saw retailers, restaurant and pub chains enter administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. This included Claire's, The Original Factory Shop and Revolution bars owner The Revel Collective.

Here the Express takes a look at nine of the businesses at risk of disappearing from our towns and cities.