17-08-2026 09:36 via retailgazette.co.uk

BRC warns employment reforms risk squeezing out retail Saturday jobs

The British Retail Consortium has warned that planned employment reforms could make it harder for retailers to offer entry-level roles.
New Opinium polling commissioned by the BRC found 80 per cent of UK adults believe part-time work, including traditional Saturday jobs, plays an important role in helping young people enter employment.
Support rises to 91 per cent among those aged 55 and over, with the retail body arguing the findings underline the continued value of flexible work as a first ste
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