Marks & Spencer

Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

M&S say they will not renew the lease for their existing store in Blackburn town centre.

Feasibility studies are under way, with the council intending to keep the frontage "intact".

M&S says it has been looking to open in the town for some time.

The store would bring clothing and homeware departments to Hull for the first time since 2019.

Stuart Machin says the sector is facing a wave of tax rises and the government needs to "lighten the burden".

The store, which would have about 160 parking spaces, is proposed for land south of Swineshead Road.

Festive food sales jumped but the retailer is concerned about the British economy.