Majority of SMEs back moves to cut deficit

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More than three quarters of small firms back moves to tackle Britain’s record deficit, a new Forum of Private Business survey has found.

When asked what the new Government’s immediate priorities should be, 77% of respondents to the forum’s latest referendum ballot said the repayment of the national debt.

Stronger regulation of utility companies and banks was the next most popular priority listed by small business owners, finding favour with 62% of those surveyed. This was closely followed by simplification of the tax system, on 61%.

Forum research manager, Thomas Parry, said: “The one clear and consistent message to come out of

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