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Retail Trade

Commons · Question 24881 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to support more businesses to expand into the high street.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 8 Sep 2026

The government’s Plan for Small Businesses includes measures to support high street businesses by addressing crime and antisocial behaviour, updating our licensing regime and targeting funding through our Pride in Place and High Street and Growth Incubato...