‘Jeremy Hunt must bring back tax-free shopping in autumn statement’

Dee Corsi

The chancellor must reinstate tax-free shopping this Christmas, says New West End Company chief executive Dee Corsi

That it’s international visitors driving growth this winter is testament to the enduring appeal of the West End – particularly at Christmas time when the district is lit up by festive magic. But that should not obscure the fact that the lack of tax-free shopping continues to act as a drag on growth for our businesses.

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