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Anna Wise & Peter A Walker

Businesses pessimistic about government support as output shrinks

Inflation concerns and fears of surging energy prices are taking a heavy toll on businesses despite the UK Government’s pledges to cover a proportion of costs.

For half of small businesses, fuel and energy costs remain their biggest concern, according to a survey from business financial platform Tide, conducted at the end of September.

Businesses, charities and public sector organisations will be protected over the next six months with the government’s business relief package which provides companies with a discount on their bills.

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