National Living Wage
This coverage examines National Living Wage developments and their impact on the UK petcare industry, from changes in pay rates to the implications for staffing costs, recruitment, and business margins. Pet Gazette reports on government policy updates, industry responses, and strategies adopted by pet retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers to adapt to wage increases. Coverage includes news, expert insights, and market analysis to help pet trade professionals plan for operational and financial adjustments linked to National Living Wage changes.
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Nov- 2015 -10 NovemberCurrent Affairs
โLethal combinationโ for UK retailers, says Tesco boss
Story by Michael Northcott The chief executive of Tesco, Dave Lewis, has warned that the UK retail sector is facing a โlethal cocktailโ of rising costs. Speaking at the CBIโs annual conference, Lewis said rising business rates and the National Living Wage (introduced by George Osborne earlier this year) mean…
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Jul- 2015 -10 JulyEditorial
Introducing the new National Living Wage
On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years. Chancellor George Osborneโs โnew contractโ for the country introduced a National Living Wage for all working people over the age of 25. Minimum wage will reach ยฃ7.20 per hour next April, rising to ยฃ9 by 2020.…
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