Monday marks a significant turning point for the UK, as non-essential retail in England begins to reopen for the first time since March.High streets that have fallen largely silent - bar the occasional takeaway or essential shop - will creep back to life as the UK's lockdown measures ease off.It's the next step in the government's roadmap to restart the country's economy and allow businesses to begin operating again.If all goes well, hospitality - restaurants, bars, hotels and pubs - could be next to open again in early July.For now though, all eyes are on shops, be they fashion outlets, shoe shops, book stores or florists.Although business owners are largely excited to take a step closer to normality, there's a definite undercurrent of.
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