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Retail NI reacts to chancellor’s Budget

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Retail NI has expressed, for the most part, disappointment over the Budget announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves today (30 October). Responding to the Statement, Retail NI chief executive Glyn Roberts said: “This Budget is deeply disappointing, increasing the Cost of Doing Business Crisis for local high street…

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