The car parts-to-bicycle chain said the cost implications of next April's rise in national insurance contributions and the minimum wage increase were 'particularly acute'

Retailer Halfords has signalled it may look to raise repair garage prices as it warned that Budget measures will send its wage bill soaring by around £23 million.The firm said the cost implications of next April’s rise in national insurance contributions (NICs) and the minimum wage increase were “particularly acute” given its workforce of more than 12,