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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Howard Mustoe

Currys warns Budget will lead to ‘inevitable’ price rises due to £32m of extra costs

The boss of Currys has warned over price hikes due to the Budget (Currys/PA) - (PA Media)

High street electrical retailer Currys has warned shareholders that it expects to face £32m in extra costs due to policies from the Budget, which will lead to “inevitable” price rises.

The company joins many other retailers and hospitality companies in complaining that Rachel Reeves’s budget in October will mean higher staffing costs after she raised the amount of employers national insurance businesses must pay.

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