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PoliticsBritain’s struggling high streets will improve before next election, Rayner says

Housing secretary Angela Rayner says voters will see changes to local high streets before the next general election as Labour invests in struggling communities. She points to a £5.8bn regeneration programme and business rates cuts due to start next April. Business leaders argue that deeper reform of the rates system is needed.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-30 10:00Original

Britain’s struggling high streets will improve before next election, Rayner says
Britain’s struggling high streets will improve before next election, Rayner saysPolitics