Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses ‘a bit of a break’
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Business category. Published on September 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Butler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Business category. Published on September 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Butler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Jeweller reports flat sales and fall in underlying operating profit as retailers anticipate October budget
The boss of the family-owned jeweller Beaverbrooks has called on the government to give business “a bit of a break” by halting cost increases amid flat sales and falling profits.
The retailer, founded in 1919, revealed a 9% fall in underlying operating profit to £7.8m last year after an increase in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) and the legal minimum wage introduced by the former chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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