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Enforcement activities disrupt rather than stop illegal high street trading, requiring new agency tools.

Conclusion
Too often successful enforcement activity disrupts rather than stops illegal trading on the high street. Enforcement agencies require new tools to put an end to these practices and to ensure that legitimate businesses are able to thrive on the high street. (Conclusion, Paragraph 160)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.3 yrs
Report published 11 Feb 2026