18 March 2022
An important week for our Chancellor, Rishi Sumac, and for independent retail as we hear the Spring Statement. Bira CEO, Andrew Goodacre, shares his thoughts prior to Wednesday’s Statement.
Andrew says: “Since Autumn last year we have been making the Government aware of the challenges facing small independent retailers. The cost of doing business is increasing faster than the rate of sale.”
“We have urged the chancellor and spoken to business ministers about the need to use this Spring Statement as an opportunity to address these imbalances.”
Andrew continues to share two ways the Chancellor could make it easier for small businesses to survive.
Email andrew.goodacre@bira.co.uk if you have any comments
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