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Simon English

Next boss Simon Wolfson warns on inflation and labour shortages

High street giant Next has cut its sales and profit targets after shutting its operations in Russia and Ukraine (PA)

(Picture: PA Wire)

NEXT boss Simon Wolfson today warned of “chronic labour shortages” and called on the government to reform the laws that make building new homes so difficult.

As he reported a 10% rise in profits to £823 million compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, Lord Wolfson renewed his attack on immigration policies.

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