Final Debenhams stores to shut in UK as chain’s 243-year history ends

Debenhams is to shut its doors for the final time in its 243-year history (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Debenhams is to shut its doors for the final time in its 243-year history.

The historic department store chain will close its remaining 28 stores across the UK for good on Saturday after the company collapsed amid the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.