LifestyleMorrisonsThe supermarket blamed rising costs driven by Government policies12:24, 01 Jul 2026Morrisons has confirmed plans to shut 100 stores over the coming months, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The supermarket giant blamed rising costs driven by Government policies, including hikes to the National Living Wage and employee National Insurance contributions.‌Seven locations have been confirmed as affected by the closures, including several branches in York and the North East. Shutting these loss-making convenience stores has been a "tough" call for the company, but is part of a wider effort to reduce costs. The retailer previously stated it would try to find alternative roles for staff facing redundancy.‌Morrison Daily stores confirmed for closureFairfax Avenue, HullEsk Close, GuisboroughZetland Road, LoftusStokesley High Street, MiddlesbroughQueen Street, RedcarMiddle Street, South DriffieldWoodthorpe, York‌Marks and Spencer is set to close 14 in-store cafés across England and Scotland this summer. The high street giant announced earlier this year that the move is part of a restructuring plan to "provide more product choice and improve the shopping experience".‌M&S cafes closingCrawley, West SussexDunblane, Stirling, ScotlandCongleton, CheshireStone, StaffordshireAnlaby, East Riding of YorkshireHull, East Riding of YorkshireMartlesham Heath, IpswichBidston Moss, CheshireBishop Auckland, DurhamSouth Aylesford, KentStrood Retail Park, KentWhitstable, KentCanterbury, KentSittingbourne Retail Park, KentBritish fashion retailer Quiz, which fell into administration in February, is due to cease trading entirely by July. All items are currently priced under £10 in its closing-down sale, as "all remaining stock must be cleared" and due to the nature of the sale, "all purchases are final".Quiz stores closingWatfordClydebankIrvinePortsmouthCastlefordLeicesterMerry HillSheffieldDerbyNewtownabbeyBraeheadManchester ArndaleTrafford CentreStirlingTelfordLakesideNorwichNewryArticle continues belowThe Mirror has contacted Morrisons, M&S and Quiz for comment.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Morrisons