This document provides a Pestle analysis of Next Plc, a global clothing retailer based in the UK. The analysis examines the political, economic, social-cultural, technological, legal, and environmental factors that impact the company. It discusses the taxation rate, economic climate, socio-cultural shifts, technological advancements, legal regulations, and environmental concerns that Next Plc faces. The document concludes by highlighting the challenges and assumptions for Next Plc in the external environment.