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Slough and Small Businesses Struggle Amid 2024 Budget Challenges

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Slough and Small Businesses Struggle Amid 2024 Budget Challenges
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  • Slough Council must save £28m for 2024 budget stability.
  • Libraries face £60,000 cuts amid budget constraints.
    • Small businesses may struggle with new budget plans.
    • Florist Kate Thomas concerned about increased taxes.
    • Rising minimum wage impacts small business hiring.
    • Council plans more borrowing to cover budget gap.
    • Council tax will rise by 4.99% to balance the budget.
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