Butcher calls for more support for small businesses
Summary
A small butcher shop owner in Worcestershire named Rachel Edmonds has closed her business due to rising costs and fewer customer purchases. She has asked the government for more help for small businesses amid challenges like increasing meat prices and operational expenses. The government has stated it supports businesses and plans to adjust business rates to help.Key Facts
- Rachel Edmonds started The Butcheress in Hagley, Worcestershire, in 2017.
- She closed her business because of rising costs and a drop in customer spending.
- The cost of meat, like beef, has more than doubled in the last six months.
- Ms. Edmonds noted a shift in buying trends toward cheaper meats like chicken and sausages.
- The average customer spending at her shop fell from £28.30 to £5 or £6.
- She cited high energy costs, claiming electricity cost £3,000 per month for her small shop.
- The government aims to create a fairer business rates system and support small businesses.
- They plan to introduce lower tax rates for certain property sectors starting next year.
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