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Britain's Oldest Economic Think Tank

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Founded as Britain's oldest economics-focused think tank, the Economic Research Council is committed to enhancing economic understanding and fostering inclusive debate. Through innovative events, research, and digital outreach, we strive to make economic knowledge accessible to everyone, supporting informed dialogue and pluralistic ideas. Join us in shaping a society enriched by diverse economic insights and active civic participation.

UK Retail Openings and Closures by Region

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Store closures and openings has reached a five year high in the first half of 2019, where a net 1,234 shops closed doors on Britain’s top 500 high streets. This constitutes around 16 shop closures each day across the…