Iconic British charity begins nationwide store closures as 190 shops set to leave high street

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Iconic British charity begins nationwide store closures as 190 shops set to leave high street.

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Cancer Research UK has closed its Aberdeen branch on Rosemount Viaduct today as part of a sweeping restructuring programme that will see 190 stores shut permanently across Britain by 2027.The Aberdeen closure forms part of an initial wave of 90 shop shutdowns scheduled to be completed by the end of this month.The charity first announced the retail overhaul in October 2025, citing mounting financial pressures facing high street operations across the country.Nine Scottish stores were included in the first phase of closures, with branches in Falkirk, Airdrie, Galashiels, Clydebank and Glasgow already shutting permanently.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Stores in Perth, Coatbridge and Edinburgh are also due to close later this month.Cancer Research UK confirmed that a further 100 shops will close by April 2027 as part of the long‑term restructuring plan.The charity said stores were selected based on financial performance, lease agreements and their geographical position within its wider...

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