One in ten part-time retail jobs at risk, BRC warns
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that one in ten part-time retail jobs could be lost over the next three years, with up to 160,000 roles at risk due to rising employment costs and regulatory changes.
Retail remains the largest private-sector employer in the UK, but businesses are facing significant pressure from recent government measures.These include higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for employers and an increase in the National Living Wage (NLW), both of which will
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