London, UK. 29th September 2022. American-style sweet shops on Oxford Street. Concern continues over Oxford Street being ‘overrun’ with US styled ‘candy stores’ in former locations abandoned by more traditional retailers. Westminster City Council is investigating around 30 stores in connection with alleged business tax evasion and selling counterfeit goods. Complaints from the public about the stores include high prices, the sale of out-of-date food, sex novelty sweets and fake Wonka bars and advertising indicating cannabis sweets are being sold. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo