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Bira reports ‘wave’ of indie store closures ahead of April tax rises

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Towns and cities across Britain are already witnessing a wave of closures as independent businesses shut their doors ahead of April’s triple tax burden, according to The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Bira, which represents 6,000 independent businesses nationwide, reports that many shop owners are…

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