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The traditional High Street remains a focus for small businesses and retailers across the country, despite the growth of Internet shopping and out-of-town retailing. This is our archive of articles with news and advice on the complex issue of the nation’s high streets.

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Would-be business owners look to high street

Britain's high streets could soon be invigorated by a new wave of entrepreneurs, according to a study.

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Little change in high street sales

High street sales were slightly down in the year to April, but in line with expectations for the time of year, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

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Saving the high street

While it is encouraging that someone has made a constructive effort to breathe life back into our high streets, a more conclusive plan may be needed to resurrect them.

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SMEs welcome supermarket watchdog

Plans for a new supermarket ombudsman have been warmly received by small businesses.

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High street closures rocket

Boarded-up shops have tripled over the last year, says a report by The Local Data Company (LDC).

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Shop closures a ‘long-term issue’

The closure of high street shops is a long-term structural issue, rather than a short-term effect of the recession, says the Retail Think Tank (RTT).

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BPF unveils cost-cutting plan

Some of the UK's biggest landlords have agreed to reduce costs for retailers, the British Property Federation (BPF) reveals.

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Goodbye to pic ‘n’ mix – The demise of Woolworths

The century-old chain of Woolworths is the first high-profile casualty of the year. As it closes its doors for good, what lessons can be learned?

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Small businesses inspire Keep Trade Local campaign

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a campaign to help keep independent retailers on the high street.

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Small firms hit by parking problems

Britain's small businesses and local shops are losing out thanks to parking policies that drive customer to bigger competitors.

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Sunday best for small business

Existing Sunday trading laws have been in place for over ten years and at present slightly favour small firms, but Government proposals to relax these laws to the detriment of SMEs have come up against strong resistance from the Federation of Small Businesses.

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