Baroness Ayesha Hazarika writes that small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of both the economy and local communities, and says Chancellor John Healey should do more for them before Wednesday's Budget despite some progress on cutting red tape. She points to small businesses such as a Brixton nail bar that employ local young people but are struggling under extra taxes and burdens. She asks for a signal of intent from government, ideally a modest tax break for retail, hospitality, beauty and other SME sectors.
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