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Autumn Statement: 草榴社区 left to count cost of wage hikes

Industry leaders warn 10 per cent increases will be a 'massive challenge' for farm businesses

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Growers, farmers and retailers will feel the impact of the near 10 per cent wage rise
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Growers, farmers and retailers will feel the impact of the near 10 per cent wage rise

Warning minimum wage rise will have a massive impact on farming after Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a near 10 per cent hike. During last week's Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled...

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