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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Miriam Burrell

Small businesses enticed back to Oxford Street with 6m free rent deal

Small businesses are being offered six months free rent to take up shop in London’s famous Oxford Street as Westminster City Council looks to restore pride to its beleagured high street.

London’s flagship shopping district has become littered with American-style candy stores, that began springing up in 2017 and have been described as an “eyesore” by council leaders.

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