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To save British high streets, forget the lost era of retail – and listen to millennials

The future of our town centres lies in experiences of culture, leisure and food rather than giant shopping centres.

By Bill Grimsey

To save British high streets, forget the lost era of retail – and listen to millennials

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The Autumn Statement is George Osborne’s last chance to help the “go-getters” on the high street

Taking a million small businesses out of paying business rates altogether would send out a powerful message.

By Bill Grimsey

How relieving a million small businesses of business rates would help the high street

The high street is crying out for serious policy: let’s take a million small businesses out of paying business…

By Bill Grimsey

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