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Beaverbrooks boss urges government to give businesses a break

Original: Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses 'a bit of a break' https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/se

The chief executive of UK jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks has called on the government to ease the burden on businesses, saying firms need "a bit of a break". The appeal comes amid ongoing pressure on British retailers from rising costs and is being discussed as part of a wider debate over business taxation and support ahead of the budget.

Why now: Retailers are pressing the government for tax and cost relief amid a strained economic climate.

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