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Desperate small businesses beg government for immediate help as bills spiral out of control

A range of small businesses said this morning that their energy bills have more than doubled in the past three months alone.

by | 14 Sep, 2022

Firms are therefore eagerly looking to next week’s expected mini budget for help with soaring bills despite the slight easing in inflation.

Lesley So, founder of Derby-based eco-friendly drinks manufacturer So Good Kombucha, said the price of raw materials such as glass bottles has increased by 50% over the past year.

Read more at City A.M.

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