FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Nwec - The Untold Story

Our vision: how to make London's world famous West End even greater

Yes vote unlocks £60million investment package driving growth and visitor numbers

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Will London’s battered high streets get the Christmas boost they need?

After a grim year, retailers are panicking that shoppers aren’t spending enough to help them survive January, writes Jonathan Prynn

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

West End stores fear weakest Christmas sales growth since the pandemic

Sales in November and December are only expected to increase by 1.3%

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Foreign shoppers shun West End over 'tourist tax'

The effect was most marked among affluent visitors from Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2024

West End Christmas spending to hit £1.64 billion as tourists return

Foreign tourists will lead the festive spending charge says New West End Company

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

West End braces for another difficult Christmas as footfall and spending remain low

Industry body New West End Company says the government must do more to attract international shoppers

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022