PM hosts Christmas market-style showcase at Downing Street, celebrating small firms, frontline workers and community champions at the annual lights switch-on.

Small businesses are set for a bumper festive season, with spending up 19% on last year – which could provide an extra £5 billion boost.

Budget 2025 delivered key support, including extended Rates Relief, full funding for under-25 apprenticeships, and wider enterprise tax incentives.

Small businesses from across the UK were celebrated at the annual No10 Christmas lights switch-on this evening, as the PM brings the high street to Downing Street ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, making up the vast majority of jobs across the country, and serving every community on our high streets,

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