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Government's SME Plan lacks independent monitoring and meaningful business engagement.

Conclusion
The SME Plan is one part of the Government’s interlocking plan for growth, but the plan does not empower an independent body to monitor its effective implementation. Engagement with SMEs themselves is currently limited to regional events, rather than a sustained focus on understanding the realities and needs of these businesses. (Conclusion, Paragraph 228)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.3 yrs
Report published 11 Feb 2026