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Retail Trust welcomes Budget measures to help workers

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While several within the industry believe today’s (15 March) Spring Budget has fallen short of supporting convenience retailers, The Retail Trust has focused on the positives for retail employees who may have been concerned over their own energy bills or childcare costs. Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust, said: “The Retail Trust has …

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