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Scottish grocers express concern over living wage hike

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Convenience retailers in Scotland say they are “concerned” at the increase in the national living wage announced in yesterday’s autumn budget while calling on the Scottish government to bring in additional support around business rates similar to those for England unveiled by the chancellor. Jeremy Hunt confirmed yesterday that the national living wage for people …

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