Thu, 27 Nov 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 How do Surrey businesses feel about the Budget?

Businesses in Surrey give mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget.

* Martin Groves, landlord of the Hop Blossom pub: "It could have been a lot worse."
* Steve Lane, Robinsons Property: + Negative for landlords due to increased tax on rental income and recent legislation + Positive for small businesses with reduced business rates for smaller units
* Michelle Wilson, Home Instead care manager: + Concerned about the rise in minimum wage making it harder to remain competitive and recruit/retain staff.
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