A major UK high street chain has announced a string of new closures with six to shut by the end of September, after 50 shops closed earlier this year.

National disability equality charity Scope revealed in January 2025 that it was struggling financially and would be forced to shut some stores.

The charity shop chain, which has branches across England and Wales, forecasts its shops will make a £1.5 million loss this year after a consultation process.

Between August 30 and September 27 the six stores will shut - with the Alton branch having already pulled down the shutters for good.

The next shops preparing for closure are Bishop's Stortford, Huntingdon and Newmarket on September 6.

Debbie Boylen, Head of Retail at disability equality charity Scope, said: “Scope has been campaigning fo

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