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High street decline slows, but Covid cases on the rise again

Government
Gary Noakes
17 March 2022

Thursday’s headlines cover the positive news that the decline of the high street may be slowing, with the number of vacant premises down a fraction.

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However, experts have again warned cases of Covid-19 are on the rise again across some parts of the UK.

Elsewhere, Boris Johnson appears to have failed to secure increased supplies of oil during a visit to Saudi Arabia, meaning prices will likely remain high owing to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.

Here are the key national headlines travel should be aware of on Thursday 17 March.

Hopes for high streets with decline in vacant premises