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- Paul Bowen is closing his Market Street pie shop in Chorley, Lancashire.
- He said rising employer National Insurance contributions, higher energy tariffs, and increased business rates drove the decision.
- Bowen said the closure illustrates the strain on independent UK retailers.
- Bowen posted the complaint to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- Burnham replied he was listening and said the problem is nationwide.
