BBCNEWS World Business Report June 4, 2024 05:54:00
Businesses?— would like to see for small businesses? ., , businesses? there have been ste -s in businesses? there have been steps in the _ businesses? there have been steps in the right _ businesses? there have been steps in the right direction. . steps in the right direction. the increase to business rates relief announced in the budget a couple of weeks ago, 75% relief for retail and hospitality, a massive step in the right direction. rates are a huge burden for high streets in particular. i think the biggest challenge for small businesses continues to be energy costs, and whilst some of t...