Major high street brand Claire's is facing an uncertain future after its US parent business filed for bankruptcy.
The fashion accessory and jewellery chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a court in the state of Delaware - its second such filing since 2018.
It operates more than 2,750 stores across 17 countries, including the UK - casting the future of its 280 British outlets into doubt.
Alarm bells have been ringing over the future of the firm, which is hugely popular with young teenagers, for some time as it sought to clean up its finances.
A month ago, reports suggested the firm was struggling with higher import costs tied to US President Donald Trump's tariffs, alongside a drop in consumer spending.
