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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)
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