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Next blames clothes price rises on Budget wage costs

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Next will raise prices on some clothing to offset 73 m increase in staff wages and taxes.

The retailer expects prices to increase by 1% , which is below inflation rate.

The price rise will offset around 13 m in wage and tax costs, Next said.

Retailer also said shoppers have continued to shift what they spend money on.

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English

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