Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113387

Franchises

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Justin Madders

LabourEllesmere Port and Bromborough

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help support the franchise industry.

Answer

Blair McDougall
Our Small Business Plan, launched in July 2025, outlines how we will support small and medium sized businesses, including franchisees, to grow and thrive across the UK.The plan includes the most significant package of legislation in 25 years to tackle lat...

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