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Question for Department for Business and Trade

UIN 21242, tabled on 18 December 2024

Question

Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat
North Shropshire
Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support rural businesses.

Answer

Gareth Thomas
Labour
Harrow West
Commons

Answered on

7 January 2025

Rural businesses offer significant potential for growth and are central to our economy. As with all places, fulfilling the needs of people and businesses in rural areas is at the heart of our policymaking.

The Government has just launched the Business Growth Service (BGS), a national service with local delivery at its heart. It will bring a range of existing core services under the BGS banner, working hand in glove with local and devolved governments and the Growth Hubs network.

All businesses can access their Local Growth Hubs, which provide advice and support throughout the business journey, shaping their offer around the unique needs, whether town or country.

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