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Craig Hale

Next boss says 'dramatic' fall in entry-level roles could cause job market chaos — Lord Wolfson says fall highlights 'the crisis is in youth unemployment at the moment'

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  • Next CEO Lord Simon Wolfson warns of a "dramatic fall" in entry-level jobs due to government policies
  • Minimum wage and NI contributions are up, with zero-hour contracts set to be banned
  • Physical stores are employing more automation to reduce costlier workers

Lord Simon Wolfson, CEO of retail giant Next, has warned UK government policies could cause a "dramatic fall" in entry-level job opportunities, leading to major youth unemployment in the UK and globally.

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