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BBLS saved businesses, but its design hinders effective fraud and error tackling
Conclusion
The Department told us that at the time the BBLS was set up, the real worry was the number of businesses which could fail, and up to around half a million businesses were sustained by the intervention. However, the scheme design does not help in terms of tackling fraud and error.52
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 18 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
34th Report - Department for Business and Trade Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
25 Jun 2025
HC 818
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.2 yr
Report published
25 Jun 2025