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  1. Business groups, including the British Chambers of Commerce and BDO, are urging the government to address rising business costs and tax creep.

Retailers criticize government budgets amid fears of new warehouse tax

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Stuart Machin, chief executive of Marks & Spencer, called Rachel Reeves' previous two budgets 'disasters' and a 'crushing disappointment'. Machin urged John Healey to support business growth. Retailers, including Jason Tarry, expressed concern that John Healey might introduce a 'warehouse tax' to raise funds.

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Why it matters

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Retailers fear that a potential 'warehouse tax' could heap further costs onto large stores and put additional pain on struggling High Street shops and family businesses. This discussion follows the introduction of new business rates on large warehouses earlier this year.

Business groups, including the British Chambers of Commerce and BDO, are urging the government to address rising business costs and tax creep.

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Who's involved

  • Marks & SpencerBritish retailer whose CEO criticized government budgets
  • Stuart MachinCEO of Marks & Spencer who lobbied John Healey on business growth
  • John HealeyPolitician who is reportedly considering tax policy changes
  • Jason TarryChairman of John Lewis and Waitrose who warned against a warehouse tax
  • Rachel ReevesChancellor of the Exchequer whose previous budgets were criticized

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  • Marks & SpencerSpeculative

    Marks & Spencer might face increased operating costs due to government policy and potential taxes.

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  1. Machin criticized Reeves' budgets, while Tarry and O'Neill warned Healey against new taxes.1 source
  2. M&S CEO Machin lobbies John Healey over high costs resulting from government policy.1 source

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