UK retail jobs at risk without government policy shift: BRC
UK retail jobs fell to 2.88 million in December 2024, the lowest since records began in 1996. The four-quarter average was 2.84 million, down 70,000 from 2023 and 249,000 from five years ago. Rising costs, including wage bill hike, are driving job cuts. Part-time roles are most at risk, with up to 160,000 more losses expected in three years.
UK retail jobs fell to 2.88 million in December 2024, the lowest since records began in 1996.
The four-quarter average was 2.84 million, down 70,000 from 2023 and 249,000 from five years ago.
Rising costs, including wage bill hike, are driving job cuts.
Part-time roles are most at risk, with up to 160,000 more losses expected in three years.
