Next boss says 'dramatic' fall in entry-level roles could cause job market chaos — Lord Wolfson says fall highlights 'the crisis is in youth unemployment at the moment'
Next CEO Lord Simon Wolfson has warned of a significant decline in entry-level job opportunities, attributing this to government policies and rising costs. He highlighted that the number of applications for shop floor vacancies has surged, indicating a growing crisis in youth unemployment. Wolfson expressed concern that the impending ban on zero-hour contracts could further restrict job availability for students and seasonal workers.
- ▪Lord Simon Wolfson warned of a 'dramatic fall' in entry-level jobs due to government policies.
- ▪The average number of applications per shop floor vacancy has increased from 10 to 19 in two years.
- ▪Rising costs, including minimum wage hikes and National Insurance contributions, are impacting entry-level employment.
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- ▪ Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs — The Guardian — UK
- ▪ Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs — BBC News — Business
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Pro Next boss says 'dramatic' fall in entry-level roles could cause job market chaos — Lord Wolfson says fall highlights 'the crisis is in youth unemployment at the moment' News By Craig Hale published 26 May 2026 Entry level workers will suffer the most, Next boss says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock / leungchopan) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Next CEO Lord Simon Wolfson warns of a "dramatic fall" in entry-level jobs due to government policiesMinimum wage and NI contributions are up, with zero-hour contracts set to be…
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