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The cost of hiring young workers

October 14, 2026 · 1:58 · With Omar

Major UK retailers and hospitality businesses are asking Chancellor John Healey to make it less costly to employ young people.

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RechercheThe reported meeting took place ahead of Healey’s first budget; the businesses also raised concerns about business rates.
Chancellor John Healey calls in retail bosses for pre-Budget talks - TheIndustry.fashion
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RechercheRetail Week reported in September 2026 that the British Retail Consortium had urged Healey to raise the employer National Insurance threshold, and said the NIC changes introduced in the 2024 autumn Budget took effect in April 2025.

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