James Leng, the owner of Pre-Met, has criticised the Chancellor's spring statement, urging him to focus on small and medium-sized businesses as a means of boosting growth. Leng argues that the government is placing significant pressure on employment costs, particularly the wage gap between skilled employers and non-profitable entry operators, as well as National Insurance changes. He also criticises the government's lack of transparency and stated that the sluggish economy and government policy have made business more challenging.