The Federation of Small Businesses Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight believes that unless the Government acts to stem the 'cost of doing business crisis', negative growth is set to persist
On top of rising energy costs and surging prices, businesses are now facing the end of business support measures, mounting inflationary pressure and rising taxes next month
Speaking on behalf of the local Federation of Small Businesses, Nicky says "Against a backdrop of surging inflation, labour shortages and increasing late payment, the Government's decision to hike national insurance contributions looks increasingly misjudged"