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Independents day

Ex Wickes boss Bill Grimsey says independent businesses can help save our high streets, but they need urgent help with their Covid-19 debt. Plus masks, pings and back to the office.

Former Iceland and Wickes boss Bill Grimsey has been looking into the future of the UK's high street. In his latest report he says independent shops can revitalise high streets, but they've need urgent help to tackle the mountain of debt caused by Covid.
Felicity Hannah talks to Bill and to ethical clothing retailer Kalkidan Legesse who runs Exeter store Sancho's.
We hear from the boss of Goldman Sachs on why he expects 70% of his workers to be back in the office on Monday.
Justin Onuekwusi of Legal and General Asset Management explains how banking start up Revolut has become the most valuable UK tech firm ever, going from 0-拢24bn in just 6 years.
And we hear from workers at a Polish deli in London on why so many EU workers have left the UK.
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With Felicity Hannah

1 hour

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Fri 16 Jul 2021 05:00

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  • Fri 16 Jul 2021 05:00

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