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UK Retailers Raise Prices, Cut Jobs Amid Costs Surge

1/15/2025

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UK retailers are set to increase prices due to higher employer national insurance contributions, as reported by the British Retail Consortium.
Two-thirds of businesses intend to transfer costs to consumers, while over half may reduce staff hours or workforce.
A survey indicates that 75% of businesses feel pressured to raise prices, with 16% having already cut jobs.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are dissatisfied with government support amid escalating costs.

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Story summary

UK retailers are set to increase prices due to higher employer national insurance contributions, as reported by the British Retail Consortium.
Two-thirds of businesses intend to transfer costs to consumers, while over half may reduce staff hours or workforce.
A survey indicates that 75% of businesses feel pressured to raise prices, with 16% having already cut jobs.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are dissatisfied with government support amid escalating costs.