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UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

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Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

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retail sector

More than 300,000 employees struggle to secure hours amid hiring cuts

The underemployment is estimated to result in a combined £3.6bn in lost earnings
Olivia Watts
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UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

6h ago
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Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

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