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High street risks ‘fresh wave of closures’ without urgent support, Burnham warned

Published 25 August 2026, 7:39am

Britain’s high streets risk being hit by a fresh wave of business closures unless Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers immediate financial support, industry figures have warned.

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