Pets At Home CEO slams Budget’s effect on part-time workers and women

Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact flexible and part-time workers, as well as women.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, McGowan highlighted that the retail sector faces an £18m hit from the changes, which have contributed to a 33% fall in the company’s share price over the past six months.
“This came as a big surprise to business,” McGowan said. “If they [the government] had consult