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Leicester Market traders are reeling from a major overhaul that’s slashed their business by 40%, as a $7.5 million revamp shuts down a key entrance—costing them hundreds of customers weekly. With construction set to last another 24 weeks and archaeological finds delaying progress further, vendors feel abandoned and desperate, some dipping into their own pockets just to survive. The council promises a sleeker, more attractive market by year’s end, offering a 20% rent discount plus an extra 10% to ease the pain—and admits the closure was poorly communicated. While officials say the long-term gains will outweigh the short-term pain, traders remain skeptical, fearing their livelihoods hang in the balance.

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