The Big Question: Will Tier 2 lockdowns kibosh retail’s recovery?

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As the Covid pandemic continues, swathes of the UK face local lockdown measures designed to lower rates of infection. 

This week London, York and other retail centres were placed under Tier 2 restrictions, while a political battle raged over whether Manchester should join Liverpool in Tier 3, where the strictest measures are in force.

But will such moves bring a halt to retail’s recovery? Industry experts share their views. 

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