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MEMBERS of the north's largest business support group the Federation of Small Businesses has directly lobbied Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris on a number of key issues including the implementation of the Windsor Framework, finding a solution to the stalled political process at Stormont, and also the rates disparity with the rest of the UK in sectors such as hospitality and retail.

The new financial year can bring an increase in many costs from wages to business rates.

A deal has been struck between the UK and EU to solve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Badenoch hosts the Board of Trade in Cardiff, where she will launch the Board’s report on Life Sciences and announce 28 new Export Champions.

Changes to the Northern Ireland protocol threaten another showdown with Brussels