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Conclusion 43

15th Report – Small business strategy Published 11 Feb 2026 Addressed to Department for Business and Trade

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Too often successful enforcement activity disrupts rather than stops illegal trading on the high street. Enforcement agencies require new tools to put an end to these practices and to ensure that legitimate businesses are able to thrive on the high street. (Conclusion, Paragraph 160)

From: Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee, 15th Report – Small business strategy (HC 1057), 11 February 2026

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