Marks & Spencer will have to wait months for a decision on plans for its flagship London store after the General Election created a fresh delay. The High Street retailer wants to raze and rebuild its Oxford Street store and last month said it was hopeful ministers would approve its plans 'very, very soon'. M&S argues its store will revitalise Oxford Street, which has been plagued by tacky candy shops. He accused him of 'an anti-business approach, choking off growth and denying Oxford Street of thousands of new quality jobs'. The redevelopment has been supported by businesses such as department store Selfridges and furniture retailer Ikea.

Source: Daily Mail June 10, 2024 08:43 UTC