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M&S boss says retailers being 'raided like piggy banks'

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Stuart Machin says retailers are being 'raided like a piggy bank' M&S boss criticises increase in National Insurance Contributions and higher packaging levies.

He calls for a number of changes from the government, including staggering NICs changes over time.

Treasury says measures aimed to deliver stability to businesses and create the conditions for growth.

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82

Informative language

82

Neutral language

27

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

54

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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