Currys says price rises ‘inevitable’ as chain faces £32m in extra costs due to Budget

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The boss of Currys has said price rises will be “inevitable” as it prepares to face £32 million in extra costs due to the autumn Budget. Alex Baldock, group chief executive of the electronics chain, also warned that policies announced by the Chancellor in October will “depress investment and hiring” plans.