Oxford Street's Christmas lights go up in SEPTEMBER as nation readies for rocketing energy bills

SEPTEMBER shoppers wander along world-famous retail hotspot Oxford Street — under its Christmas lights.

Stars have appeared above the London landmark as the nation readies for rocketing energy bills.

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The famous destination's Christmas lights have been set up almost three months before December 25 - and will be turned on for November 2.

The decorations use 300,000 LED bulbs which are more efficient than traditional bulbs.

Lights display boss Hadas Kulcsar said: “We’re delighted to be bringing Christmas lights back.”

Oxford Street will officially switch on the Christmas lights in November.

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But one shopper said: “Lights already? We don’t even know if we’ll be able to turn ours on this Christmas.”

Scores of councils up and down the country have already cancelled local switch-on events.

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