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UK Retail Hiring Costs Surge, Jobs at Risk
4/6/2025
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Story summary
- Hiring costs for entry-level staff in the UK retail sector have surged over 10%, with part-time roles up 13%.
- Retailers are facing an annual cost increase of £5 billion, projected to reach £7 billion due to new taxes.
- Part-time retail jobs have dropped to a record low of 1.5 million, risking 160,000 positions in three years.
- BRC CEO Helen Dickinson cautions that these changes jeopardize job creation and worker flexibility.
