Debenhams to enter administration in the UK

The company has a number of outlets in Ireland but it is unclear at this stage what impact the administration will have on operations here.

Department store chain Debenhams said it has filed a notice of intent to appoint an administrator to protect it from the threat of legal action during the coronavirus emergency.

It said legal action could have had the effect of pushing the business into liquidation while its 142 UK stores remain closed during the national lockdown.