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The government has been urged to lay out clear revival plans. Mark Chilvers for The National
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Selfridges on Oxford Street is popular with international shoppers. Mark Chilvers for The National
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Harvey Nichols in London's upmarket Knightsbridge. Mark Chilvers for The National
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London's famous Oxford Street is normally rammed with shoppers. Mark Chilvers for The National
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The UK has been one of the worst affected countries by Covid-19. Mark Chilvers for The National
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More than 50,000 jobs are at risk in the West End. Mark Chilvers for The National
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Footfall in central London is 19 per cent lower than other UK high streets Mark Chilvers for The National
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Offices in the capital are virtually empty, as is the London Underground. Mark Chilvers for The National
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The government has been urged to lay out clear revival plans. Mark Chilvers for The National
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Selfridges on Oxford Street is popular with international shoppers. Mark Chilvers for The National
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Harvey Nichols in London's upmarket Knightsbridge. Mark Chilvers for The National
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London's famous Oxford Street is normally rammed with shoppers. Mark Chilvers for The National
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The UK has been one of the worst affected countries by Covid-19. Mark Chilvers for The National
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More than 50,000 jobs are at risk in the West End. Mark Chilvers for The National
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Footfall in central London is 19 per cent lower than other UK high streets Mark Chilvers for The National
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Offices in the capital are virtually empty, as is the London Underground. Mark Chilvers for The National
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The government has been urged to lay out clear revival plans. Mark Chilvers for The National
Coronavirus: London deserted as shops struggle post lockdown
Months-long pandemic restrictions have eased but the British capital is still suffering a dearth of people
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Jamie Prentis
16 July, 2020
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