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Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise, owner says

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Poundland has 825 UK stores but sales were down this January and February , its Polish owner Pepco Group said.

A rise in employer National Insurance contributions announced in the Budget start in April .

Retailers have been among the most vocal of businesses criticising the NI increase and the rise in the minimum wage.

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formal

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English

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55

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