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Conclusion 50

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)
Stronger measures are needed to tackle long-term vacancies and improve transparency in high street property ownership. Beneficial ownership registers were supposed to make it easier for local authorities and communities to bring vacant properties back into use. It is clear, however, that these measures are currently not working as intended. (Conclusion, Paragraph 176)

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

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