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The Spring Budget: The Benefits For Retailers & Small Business Owners

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In March 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Spring Budget speech. The talk was varied, including both benefits and negatives for small businesses, such as the choice to go ahead with increased corporation tax. Luckily, there were several positives to take from the speech, a much-welcome measure for businesses that have been struggling with the […]

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