Several Scottish BHS stores will close this month with hundreds of staff losing their jobs.

The administrators for BHS have announced a further 32 store closures in total including Ayr; Edinburgh (Cameron Toll); Falkirk; Hamilton; Kilmarnock; Kirkcaldy; Leith and Livingston.

The shops will close on July 30 affecting 700 staff. 

Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw say there is increasingly concern about a buyer being found for BHS.

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Dave Gill, Usdaw National Officer, said: “This is terrible news for the staff in the 32 stores affected, on top of the 20 stores that are closing this Saturday. Our hope is that other retailers, including Sir Phillip Green’s Arcadia group, will offer employment to these experienced, dedicated and loyal staff who suddenly find themselves unemployed.

“At the same time we are aware that the administrators are continuing to seek a buyer, who will hopefully be able to secure the future of the staff in the remaining stores.

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“We remain concerned that there is still no news from Sir Phillip since he promised to ‘sort’ the pension scheme and we wait to hear details of what he proposes. In the meantime we are providing the support, advice and representation our members require at this difficult time.”