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Hundreds of small British shops close as costs soar

Small shops in the UK are closing en masse due to rising bills.

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The fact

Rents and energy costs are suffocating independents, already weakened by online competition.

This crisis threatens the economic balance of town centers and rural areas.

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Why it matters

La disparition des petits commerces britanniques illustre les difficultés structurelles des économies post-pandémie, avec des répercussions sociales et urbaines durables. Ce phénomène pourrait inspirer des politiques publiques similaires en Europe.

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