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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)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.3 yrs
Report published 11 Feb 2026