A West Yorkshire cafe chain, Merrie England, is closing all of its locations after 60 years in business. According to reports, the company says it will shut its doors immediately, citing pressures on trading conditions. The business operates six branches across Huddersfield, Halifax, and Brighouse. The closure is presented as the latest in a series of closures tied to concerns about tax and other costs facing firms. The reporting says the decision affects all branches rather than a partial shutdown. No alternative reopening plans or transfer of the business are described in the provided accounts. As a result, customers in the affected towns are expected to lose access to the chain’s services following the immediate closures. Further details about the specific financial reasons, including any particular tax measures referenced, are not included beyond the claim that increased taxes and related pressures contribute to the decision.