Three in four Bedfordshire people say they will shop local to support small businesses, reveals survey

Many businesses across the UK have been plunged into the depths of economic despair due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In fact, between March and June 2020, 649,000 UK employees were left unemployed as a result of lockdown.

But, the good news - according to a survey by InvestingReviews.co.uk - is that Bedfordshire are making the effort to support local businesses during this time, rather than large franchises and chain stores.

The survey - carried out with 3,000 people - revealed the shift in consumer behaviour with 76 per cent of people shopping locally.

However, it also emerged that just over one in 10 (15 per cent) would-be entrepreneurs in Bedfordshire would consider starting their own business now.

With the pandemic showing no signs of easing any time soon, the majority of people would hesitate to invest money into establishing a new business in such an uncertain national economic climate.