B&Q has announced the acquisition of five Homebase stores across the UK in a £2.5million deal following the DIY retailer's collapse last year, it has been confirmed after Christmas.

The DIY superstores will also open with limited ... You can do this by asking in store or checking the B&Q store locator tool on their website. Alternatively, you can email or phone their helpline.

But the fate of 49 locations remained uncertain as administrators sought buyers. Now, B&Q will add five former Homebase sites to its portfolio, which it will convert to its own brand.