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"The head of Primark's parent company has issued a stark warning to the government, branding proposed changes to business rates as "mistaken" and a significant burden on UK high street retailers. George Weston, the billionaire chief of Associated British Foods (ABF), told the PA news agency that the Labour Government 'should not increase taxes on businesses any more' in the forthcoming November Budget."
The Independent operates without paywalls and seeks donations to fund journalists covering topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Donations support on-the-ground reporting, investigative work, and documentary production to present multiple perspectives. George Weston, head of Associated British Foods and Primark's parent company, warns that proposed changes to business rates are "mistaken" and would impose a significant burden on UK high street retailers. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to boost Treasury revenues to address a potential £40 billion deficit, while businesses already contend with rising costs including national insurance, higher minimum wages, and the EPR packaging tax.
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