Sally Butcher says the increase in contributions will means she can afford fewer staff shifts.
Sally Butcher says the rise in National Insurance contributions she has to make will be "horrendous" for her restaurant
"Realistically, when things like this happen, what it means is that my husband and I have to work harder because we can afford less staff shifts," Mrs Butcher said."I already work a 90 hour week," added Mrs Butcher, who has run the business on Peckham High Street for almost 23 years. "It's making it less easy to offer employment and give out jobs to those who need it. We actually have to really review our staffing resources - keep a tight reign."However, Kieron Williams, Labour leader of Southwark Council, defended the Budget, telling BBC London there were changes to business rates "that I think will really benefit many small business owners".
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