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Staffing cull on the horizon for retail due to rising costs, says BRC
19 Feb 2026 15:19 GMT
… sector shed 74,000 jobs, taking total retail employment to 2.76 … the increase for part-time workers exceeded 13 per cent. … economic backdrop.
The UK unemployment rate has risen to around … delivered will make or break job opportunities.”
Dickinson warns that …
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Majority of retail finance chiefs to cut hours and jobs amid rising costs - BRC
19 Feb 2026 08:14 GMT
… with weak wage growth, unemployment rising, and low consumer … high-quality, well-paid jobs. But retail has already lost 250 … and youth unemployment is climbing fast. The Employment Rights Act is … delivered will make or break job opportunities. Done well, the …
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Retail CFOs warn of labour cost crisis amid Employment Rights Act shakeup
19 Feb 2026 12:39 GMT
… 29%).
The BRC calculates that retail employment costs rose by £5 billion … over 13%. Meanwhile, youth unemployment has climbed to 15.9% … delivered will make or break job opportunities. Done well, the … time workers.
“We all want more high-quality, well-paid jobs,” …
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Warning issued to retail workers as employers looking to cut jobs
19 Feb 2026 12:28 GMT
… warning has been issued to retail workers as employers in the industry are … that the number of UK retail jobs fell by 74,000 to … 16 to 24-year-olds unemployed in the latest quarter.
Helen … delivered will make or break job opportunities.
“Done well, the …
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UK retailers plan to cut staff hours and jobs - with thousands at risk
19 Feb 2026 07:26 GMT
… staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs, it has … survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the … with weak wage growth, unemployment rising and low consumer … employment rights bill, which will gradually introduce new protections for workers …
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BRC survey reveals UK retailers' labour cost fears
19 Feb 2026 11:44 GMT
… employing a full-time entry-level worker and part-time worker … complexity for retailers, while reducing job flexibility and employment opportunities.
… weak wage growth, unemployment rising, and low consumer … quality, well-paid jobs. But retail has already lost …
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Youth unemployment hits 11-year high as rate cut expectations build
19 Feb 2026 11:30 GMT
… employer national insurance contributions and minimum wage rises, the youth unemployment … Research, said younger workers were being “priced … work cannot find a job.
Some analysts argue … retail and leisure, industries that traditionally provide first jobs …
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High street shops gearing up for large scale job losses amid collapse of big names
19 Feb 2026 11:28 GMT
… millions of low paid workers. The BRC questioned chief … Employment Rights Act is implemented could prove crucial.
British Retail … with weak wage growth, unemployment rising, and low consumer … -quality, well-paid jobs. But retail has already lost 250 …
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Retail jobs threatened by increasing employment costs
19 Feb 2026 11:22 GMT
… and regulatory burden (29%).
Retail employment expenses increased by £5bn … with weak wage growth, unemployment rising and low consumer confidence … -quality, well-paid jobs. But retail has already lost 250 … will make or break job opportunities. Done well, …
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Retail jobs at risk from rising employment costs, reports BRC
19 Feb 2026 10:35 GMT
… part-time worker it rose by over 13%. Meanwhile, youth unemployment has … would need to ‘freeze recruitment’. Jobs are likely at risk, with … complexity for retailers, while reducing job flexibility and employment opportunities. If job flexibility is …