EconomyUK High Streets on Brink: Independent Retailers Battle Rising Costs and Online Competition
Independent retailers in the UK are facing immense pressure from rising costs, including rent, taxes, and energy prices, alongside intense competition from online shopping. Business owner Surpreet Suri highlights the struggle to remain profitable and questions the future of his family's 40-year-old business on Birmingham's high street.
Al Jazeera English|October 28, 2026|1 