What this means for you

Candidates applying for tech roles within the UK retail sector should be prepared to discuss how their skills can drive operational efficiencies or reduce energy consumption. For other tech roles, this news has minimal direct bearing on interview preparation or expectations. Retailers have urged John Healey to slash green policy costs from energy bills, warning that their electricity costs are set to soar by £440m this year. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) – which represents top retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer – has warned that rising “policy costs” on energy bills will inevitably push up prices for shoppers. The Chancellor…