Debenhams has named 22 locations which will be affected by its plans for store closures, putting 1,200 jobs at risk.

The department store chain said further closures would also be confirmed in due course, with the final number depending on future trading performance.

Of its 166 stores, Debenhams will retain 39 at current rents. Rent reductions ranging from 25% to 50% will be sought on more than 100 others.

Stores expected to close in 2020:

Altrincham

Ashford

Birmingham Fort

Canterbury

Chatham

Eastbourne

Folkestone

Great Yarmouth

Guildford

Kirkcaldy

Orpington

Slough

Southport

Southsea

Staines

Stockton

Walton

Wandsworth

Welwyn Garden City

Wimbledon

Witney

Wolverhampton.