Drapers media opportunity Spring Budget

A journalist at leading industry trade, Drapers, is working on a piece on what the fashion industry wants to see from the Government's Spring Statement for its March issue, and is keen to get views from small independent fashion retailers about what you would like the Government to do to help you amid the cost of living crisis. She also wants to know what are the main challenges you're facing ATM, e.g. higher business rates if you have a physical store, higher raw material costs and people not having the income for non-essential spending. Please outline any other issues facing the fashion and retail industry that you think should be highlighted. Deadline is Monday at 10am.