Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Next CEO Lord Wolfson has warned of a sharp decline in entry-level job opportunities in the UK, citing a doubling of applicants for shop roles. The government and business leaders are currently debating the impact of minimum wage hikes and employment rights legislation on youth unemployment.
Why it matters
The tension between labor market regulations and business costs reflects broader economic challenges facing the UK's youth employment sector.
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
The article provides space for both the business executive's critique and the government's defense of its policies.
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