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New research reveals the ‘best cities in the UK for independent retailers’

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Considering the rise of Britons starting new business ventures, research by global fintech company SumUp has revealed the best cities in the UK for independent businesses. By looking at the top ten industries for independent businesses and assessing how many there are in each city,…

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