Good morning. In the news today, The Guardian reports that more than 50 major UK retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Harrods and Iceland, have demanded tax cuts from the government to safeguard the future of the high street amid intense pressure from online rivals.
Also in The Guardian, a new report from the Office for National Statistics reveals that four in five Britons make online purchases, and more than half of people aged 65 and over also shop online.
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