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Speech in Written Statements - Tue 09 Jun 2026
Companies House Accounts Reforms

"The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 included measures to reform how companies report information and what information they report when filing their annual accounts with Companies House.

The reforms include:

Requiring small companies and micro entities to file profit and loss accounts with Companies House as other companies …..."

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Speech in Written Statements - Tue 09 Jun 2026
Small Business Regulatory Taskforce

"When regulation works for small business, it works for all. I am committed to ensuring the Government provide the best assistance to those brave enough to start a business and it is only right our regulatory environment supports entrepreneurs. It is for that reason that I am today announcing the …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 04 Jun 2026
High Street Businesses: Government Support

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Didcot and Wantage (Olly Glover) on securing this important and passionate debate, and I thank him for his own thoughtful and passionate contribution.

It was interesting to hear so many hon. Members name …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 04 Jun 2026
High Street Businesses: Government Support

"One of the hallmarks of our efforts through Pride in Place and other measures is recognition that there is not really a one-size-fits-all solution. In my constituency, we do not have one central high street; we probably have about a dozen separate ones, which sounds similar to the hon. Gentleman’s …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 04 Jun 2026
High Street Businesses: Government Support

"My hon. Friend will know from talking to Alan Milburn that he is very much of the view that this is not something the Government can do alone; it will need to be done in partnership with industry and, as my hon. Friend says, with retailers in particular.

Nothing in …..."

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Speech in Written Statements - Wed 20 May 2026
Horizon Shortfall Scheme: Fixed-sum Offer Appeals and Independent Senior Lawyer

"The Government are determined that postmasters affected by the Horizon scandal receive the compensation they deserve.

The Government are today announcing further details about how postmasters who previously accepted the Horizon shortfall scheme fixed-sum offer will be able to request permission from an independent person to appeal their award. We …..."

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Speech in Written Statements - Mon 18 May 2026
Companies House: Public Targets 2026-27

"I have set Companies House the following targets for the year 2026-27.

Companies House will continue to score above average for the public sector, in the UK customer satisfaction index.

Digital services are available for a minimum of 99.5% of the time.

All incoming calls to our contact centre wait …..."

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Speech in Written Statements - Tue 21 Apr 2026
Group Litigation Order and Post Office Process Review Schemes: Closure

"In March 2023, the Department for Business and Trade formally launched the group litigation order compensation scheme to provide full and fair redress to the trailblazers who uncovered the Post Office Horizon scandal. I am pleased to confirm that, as of today, we have received full applications from over 95% …..."
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Speech in Written Statements - Wed 15 Apr 2026
Post Office Network Transformation Programme: Independent Investigation

"Parliament was notified last year of the Government’s intention to commission an independent review into allegations surrounding the Post Office’s network transformation programme (2010 to 2019).

I can now update Members that the investigation has begun. Adam Tolley KC has been appointed to lead the investigation, supported by an independent …..."

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Speech in Written Statements - Mon 13 Apr 2026
Industrial Strategy

"I wish to update Parliament on a package of significant measures and a major investment to drive forward the delivery of the Industrial Strategy, strengthen the UK’s advanced manufacturing base, and ensure the country remains a leading hub for business and investment in a volatile global environment. This builds on …..."
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