New West End Company

In the article, Dee Corsi, Chief Executive of the New West End Company, made it clear despite the growth, the capital still needs tax-free shopping back: “The bounceback in Tube journeys is helping keep the West End on track to return to £10 billion of annual sales by 2025. The Elizabeth line, in particular, has had a major impact on footfall.

“Policy changes in critical areas, such as reinstating tax-free shopping, would cement confidence and unlock sustainable economic growth.”

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