Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses ‘a bit of a break’

The boss of Beaverbrooks, a family-owned jeweller, has asked the government to temporarily ease the financial burden on businesses. This comes as the company reports flat sales and a significant drop in underlying operating profit, from £8.6m to £7.8m, due to increased costs such as employer national insurance contributions and the minimum wage. The government's upcoming budget in October is likely to be closely watched by retailers, who are anticipating further changes.

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The boss of Beaverbrooks is urging the government to give businesses a break, indicating that retailers are struggling. Flat sales and a fall in underlying operating profit suggest a challenging environment for retailers, which could worsen with the upcoming

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