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Introduce and publish SME impact assessments for all future policy changes affecting small firms.
Recommendation
The Government should introduce SME impact assessments when considering future policy changes. These should model the specific cumulative impact of proposals on smaller firms. SME impact assessments should be published alongside any policy proposals. (Recommendation, Paragraph 101)
Source
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
Inquiry
Small business strategy
Report
15th Report – Small business strategy
11 Feb 2026
HC 1057
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
11 Feb 2026