Cost increases for shops and pubs are real and large. Pity the small operators

Cost increases for shops and pubs are real and large. Pity the small operators | Nils Pratley

Marks & Spencer's profits are up, but they warn of a £60m hit due to increased costs from Reeves's budget. Larger companies like M&S, Sainsbury's, and JD Wetherspoons are better equipped to handle these sudden cost increases compared to smaller businesses.