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UK survey reveals 88% see small businesses as vital, demanding lower taxes, reduced costs, and less bureaucracy to survive.
A UK survey of 2,000 adults shows strong public support for small businesses, with 88% viewing them as essential to local communities and 77% calling for stronger government and council support.
Key demands include lower business rates, reduced energy costs, lower corporation tax, simplified taxes, and less bureaucracy.
While recent Budget changes included permanent business rate cuts for small retail, hospitality, and leisure firms, a 2% rise in dividend tax was seen as a setback.
Many also cite online competition, the cost-of-living crisis, and high operating costs as threats to high streets.
Respondents want more local shops and greater financial aid, with experts urging sustained policy action to ensure small businesses thrive.
La encuesta del Reino Unido revela que el 88% considera que las pequeñas empresas son vitales, exigiendo impuestos más bajos, costos reducidos y menos burocracia para sobrevivir.