Butcher calls for more support for small businesses

Small business owner Rachel Edmonds of The Butcheress in Hagley, Worcestershire, had to close her shop due to rising costs impacting the meat industry and a decrease in customer spending. Edmonds called for more government support for struggling small businesses facing challenges such as increased energy costs and supply shortages. The Treasury spokesman highlighted government efforts to create a fairer business rates system and lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties to support businesses.