Published 2 years ago

How one of Britain's biggest town centres is 'dying on its feet'

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The astonishing claim in Wigan follows the closure of shops including a Marks and Spencer, Debenhams, BHS, H&M and Next in recent years. High streets up and down the country have been hit by a toxic combination of spiralling rents and business rates, internet competition and claims of corporate greed.

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How one of Britain's biggest town centres is 'dying on its feet'

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2 years ago·United Kingdom

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