By Jamel Smith, PA & Lawrence Matheson Harvester and Toby Carvery owner, Mitchells and Butlers (M&B), has reported “strong” sales recently, but is concerned the upcoming rise in the national living wage will impact on the company’s costs. The firm has seen robust sales at the start of the new financial year, despite economic uncertainties. Based on a 7.2% like-for-like sales growth in the past eight weeks of 2024, M&B predicts that the sales outcome for 2024 will be towards the higher end of its current financial expectations. The chain enjoyed strong sales over the festive period, with total …