Budget 2026: Sainsbury’s boss urges Labour to tackle Neets crisis

Budget 2026: Sainsbury’s boss urges Labour to tackle Neets crisis

The boss of Sainsbury’s has urged the government to tackle the UK’s youth unemployment crisis, as he hit out at previous hikes to the cost of hiring workers.  Simon Roberts, chief executive of the UK’s second-largest grocer, said John Healey must “focus on doing the right thing for young people” at next week’s Budget.  In [...]

Do not repeat tax increases at Budget, Sainsbury’s boss urges Chancellor

It came as Simon Roberts warned ‘many households are finding things tough at the moment’ amid pressure on consumer budgets.

Sainsbury's boss: Government needs to give us a break

The boss of Sainsbury's has said consumers will be spared dramatic price rises this Christmas but reiterated calls for the Government to relieve pressure on businesses.

Sainsbury’s boss delivers tax warning to government ahead of Budget

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in The boss of Sainsbury’s has said it is important “we don’t see a repeat” of previous Labour budgets after positive talks with ministers.Simon Roberts, chief executive of the UK’s second