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Shoppers have hit the streets of London in search of last-minute gifts (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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A festive store display on Oxford Street (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Shop staff make the finishing touches (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Shoppers splashed out on Oxford Street (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Bargain-hunters take a break (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Traditional January sales seem an outdated concept (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Crowds in search of last-minute gifts (Dominic Lipinski/PA)