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High Street revival gets £95m

Almost 70 high streets are set for a revamp after a fresh round of funds was announced by ministers.

The cash – described as the biggest single investment in built heritage – will breathe new life into historic buildings in 69 of England’s retail areas.

The initiative will be funded by combining £40m from the Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport’s Heritage High Street Fund with £52m from the MHCLG’s  Future High Street Fund plus £3m from the National Lottery heritage Fund.

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