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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

John Lewis and Waitrose owner loses £88m after national insurance hike

The John Lewis Partnership has reported a substantial half-year loss, with figures revealing an £88m deficit.

The employee-owned retail giant, which operates the John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, attributed the setback to rising national insurance contributions and new packaging taxes.

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