High Streets
Coverage of High Streets in the Nexus archive.
- Burnham announces cut to business rates for pubs and clubs
Burnham announced a reduction in business rates for pubs and clubs. The Prime Minister stated the move aims to boost high streets across the UK.
- Moving healthcare to Britain's struggling high streets could deliver £13billion boost for local businesses and ease pressure on NHS
Relocating healthcare services to Britain's high streets could generate a £13 billion economic boost for local businesses and reduce pressure on the NHS. The initiative aims to utilize underused retail spaces to provide healthcare services.
- Cost of living and high streets among top priorities for Makerfield voters, poll shows
Voters in Makerfield prioritize cost of living, declining high streets, and public services, with many disillusioned by politics and distrustful of politicians, as Andy Burnham leads in the upcoming byelection. The findings, from a 38 Degrees-commissioned focus group, highlight honesty in politicians and immigration as key concerns.
- High Streets in crisis as shopper numbers drop 10% in biggest fall since Covid lockdowns
Shopper numbers on High Streets have dropped by 10%, the biggest fall since Covid lockdowns, indicating a crisis in the retail sector. This decline is a significant concern for businesses and economies reliant on consumer spending. The drop in shopper numbers is likely to impact sales and revenue for retailers.