Morrisons has announced plans to shut 100 of its stores, citing "significant cost increases" from Government policy and loss-making performance11:44, 27 May 2026Supermarket giant Morrisons has announced it has plans to shut 100 stores in the coming months. Britain's high streets have endured difficult times lately, with many shops and businesses forced to close their doors amid soaring costs and dwindling customer numbers.Morrisons, which has traded since 1899, has pointed to "rising Government costs" as the reason behind its decision to axe 100 of its convenience outlets. The closure of these Morrisons Daily shops, typically found on high streets, is reportedly putting hundreds of jobs on the line, according to the Retail Gazette.The supermarket explained that the affected Morrisons Daily stores had been making losses for a while, and were initially acquired as part of its £190million rescue package for McColl's in 2022.The firm said the stores' performance had been "challenged for a number of years", despite attempts to boost trade.And similar to many other businesses being forced to close, Morrisons highlighted that the situation had been worsened by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices" including national living wage rises and employer National Insurance contributions.The exact number of jobs at risk is unclear, as does which specific stores will be impacted, but a consultation about the proposed closures is expected to begin shortly.Staff members impacted by the closures could be offered alternative positions, a Morrisons spokesperson has confirmed. The announcement follows last year's decision by Morrisons to close 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores.In April, the chain also revealed that approximately 200 positions were under threat at its Bradford headquarters.Currently, there are roughly 1,700 Morrisons Daily outlets across the UK. However, despite the planned closures, the supermarket insists it still has a strong expansion strategy for this year.A government spokesperson confirmed the closures were a commercial decision for Morrisons, saying: "We understand that this is a concerning time for workers and their families."A broad range of support is available for those affected. Acas can also provide employees and employers with free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice."Article continues belowIn other news, Morrisons recently became the first supermarket to confirm it will pull sharp-pointed kitchen knives from its shelves in an effort to combat knife crime. The retail giant plans to replace its conventional knives with versions that cannot pierce skin.Anti-knife charities and campaigners have welcomed these proposals. David Scott, corporate affairs director at Morrisons, said the business would now sell Viners' rounded-tip Assure Collection. "They're just as effective in the kitchen but reduce the risk of harm," he said.