Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses ‘a bit of a break’
Beaverbrooks chief Stephen Hynes has called on the UK government to ease fiscal pressure on firms, saying businesses need a ‘bit of a break’. The jeweller disclosed that sales remained flat over the year while underlying operating profit declined. Hynes noted that many retailers are awaiting the October budget for further guidance. He added that supportive policy could help restore growth.