Sainsbury's warns of challenging Christmas as UK consumer squeeze persists

Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts warns of a 'pretty challenging' pre-Christmas market as households struggle and food producers face rising costs, urging the government not to raise business rates or employer national insurance in the upcoming budget. This signals weak UK consumer spending and potential margin pressure for retailers, with implications for growth and inflation.

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