Shop numbers return to growth after years of decline, say experts London Evening StandardSigns of revival in high streets as 13 new shops open each week The TimesRetailers defy the odds as shop numbers GROW across the UK – but 6,000 sites have still been wiped out since 2020 The SunHigh street bloodbath as 6,000 retail sites vanish – but there is some good news The MirrorBritish high streets show signs of recovery despite thousands of shop closures inkl