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A worker sweeps a shop to prepare for its reopening in Birmingham. Reuters
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People wait outside a Nike Town shop on Oxford Street in London, on the first morning of reopening after England’s latest lockdown. AP Photo
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Diners enjoy an alfresco breakfast on the terrace at the Indidog brasserie, as outdoor hospitality restarts in Falmouth. Getty Images
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People run in as Thorpe Park reopens. Reuters
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Members of Aquabatix, a synchronised swimming team practice at Clissold leisure centre in north London. AFP
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A man chooses a book at the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne, as it reopens its doors to socially distanced customers. Reuters
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Members of the public look at Rothschild's giraffes in their enclosure at Chester Zoo. AFP
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People swim in the indoor swimming pool at the re-opened The Pods sports and fitness centre in Scunthorpe, north east England. AFP
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People exit Oxford Street tube station as England takes a significant step in easing lockdown restrictions, with non-essential retail, beauty services, gyms and outdoor entertainment venues among the businesses allowed to reopen. Getty Images
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Members of the public ride on the Depth Charge water slide ride at Thorpe Park theme park in Chertsey. AFP
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Secret Spa hairstylist Nas Ganev cuts the hair of Amy Pallister, 27, just after midnight, at her home in Balham, south London. AP Photo
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Customers at a Primark shop in Birmingham, central England. Reuters
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Customers with shopping bags visit Primark in Birmingham. Reuters
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People attend a strength and conditioning class at Ultimate Fitness Gym in Wallsend, north-east England. Reuters
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A person trains at Ultimate Fitness Gym in Wallsend. Reuters
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People queue outside a shop on Oxford Street, London. Reuters
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Customers browse inside a shop on Oxford Street, London. Reuters
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A worker sweeps a shop to prepare for its reopening in Birmingham. Reuters
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People wait outside a Nike Town shop on Oxford Street in London, on the first morning of reopening after England’s latest lockdown. AP Photo
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Diners enjoy an alfresco breakfast on the terrace at the Indidog brasserie, as outdoor hospitality restarts in Falmouth. Getty Images
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People run in as Thorpe Park reopens. Reuters
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Members of Aquabatix, a synchronised swimming team practice at Clissold leisure centre in north London. AFP
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A man chooses a book at the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne, as it reopens its doors to socially distanced customers. Reuters
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Members of the public look at Rothschild's giraffes in their enclosure at Chester Zoo. AFP
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People swim in the indoor swimming pool at the re-opened The Pods sports and fitness centre in Scunthorpe, north east England. AFP
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People exit Oxford Street tube station as England takes a significant step in easing lockdown restrictions, with non-essential retail, beauty services, gyms and outdoor entertainment venues among the businesses allowed to reopen. Getty Images
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Members of the public ride on the Depth Charge water slide ride at Thorpe Park theme park in Chertsey. AFP
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Secret Spa hairstylist Nas Ganev cuts the hair of Amy Pallister, 27, just after midnight, at her home in Balham, south London. AP Photo
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Customers at a Primark shop in Birmingham, central England. Reuters
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Customers with shopping bags visit Primark in Birmingham. Reuters
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People attend a strength and conditioning class at Ultimate Fitness Gym in Wallsend, north-east England. Reuters
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A person trains at Ultimate Fitness Gym in Wallsend. Reuters
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People queue outside a shop on Oxford Street, London. Reuters
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Customers browse inside a shop on Oxford Street, London. Reuters
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A worker sweeps a shop to prepare for its reopening in Birmingham. Reuters
A 'wonderful morning' for British shoppers as lockdown ends with a bang
Chilly temperatures fail to deter crowds as stores reopened and consumer confidence rides high
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