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Retail Giants Warn: £1.7bn Tax Plan Threatens Jobs

7/21/2025

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Tesco and Sainsbury’s have raised alarms with Rachel Reeves over her £1.7bn tax plan, predicting it could spell disaster for Britain's high streets. Retail leaders warn of potential price hikes, job losses, and a wave of store closures. Tesco's CEO, Ken Murphy, emphasized that these reforms jeopardize vital community investments amid escalating costs.

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Tesco and Sainsbury’s have raised alarms with Rachel Reeves over her £1.7bn tax plan, predicting it could spell disaster for Britain's high streets. Retail leaders warn of potential price hikes, job losses, and a wave of store closures. Tesco's CEO, Ken Murphy, emphasized that these reforms jeopardize vital community investments amid escalating costs.