Retail: Last year saw a big jump in the number of shops closing
A total of 17,145 shops shut last year across the UK's High Streets, shopping centres and parades.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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A total of 17,145 shops shut last year across the UK's High Streets, shopping centres and parades.
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