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Business news from the UK government
Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses
UK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country
British steelmakers regain access to EU market
British steelmakers regain access to EU market
Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars
Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street.
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