POOLE-based cosmetic brand Lush will be closing all of its stores across the UK and Ireland tonight.

The chain made the announcement on the Facebook page for its Poole spa on Friday.

The statement said: “Our shops aren't just shops. We are a social space, a community hub, and a place to party. Because we offer more than simply a place to buy cosmetics and, following the government's latest announcements, we have decided to temporarily close our Lush shops across the UK and Ireland from Saturday evening.”

The retailer said it will continue to sell products through its website.