‘Complete nonsense’: Asda boss mocks post-Brexit plan to return to imperial measures

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Tory peer Lord Rose criticises ‘backwards’ proposal as business department launches 12-week consultation

Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianThe government’s push to increase the use of imperial measurements in Britain has been mocked as “complete nonsense” and confusing for business.

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