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High energy prices significantly strain small firms' margins, impacting their ability to compete.
Conclusion
High energy prices are acting as a further strain on the bottom lines of smaller firms, significantly impacting their margins and hurting their ability to compete. The Government has recognised the impact this has on larger energy intensive industries. Specific consistent support is now needed for SMEs. (Conclusion, Paragraph 132)
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