Sainsbury's Boss Slams Business Rates Reforms, Calls for Fair System

Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 7:36 am ET1min read

Sainsbury's boss Simon Roberts joins criticism of Rachel Reeves' botched business rates reforms, saying the system must work fairly. Tesco boss Ken Murphy calls the rates system "fundamentally unfair" and urges reform. Greggs boss Roisin Currie also backs reform, citing the need for a long-term solution. Sainsbury's reported strong food sales over Christmas, but disappointed investors with overall sales growth.

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