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Tourism Tax Backlash: Labour mayors in England are set to push ahead with an uncapped overnight visitor levy, with hospitality warning it could trigger a “jobs bloodbath” and add big costs for families—Southend and the North East are among the areas weighing it. Local Business Support: A Tees Valley grant helped Saltburn’s Jewel Street Lighting expand capacity and take on more commissions, while Moray’s “Have a Heart, Save a life” campaign is backing defibrillator purchases and maintenance with help from local firms. SME Recognition & Growth: York’s Sharmini’s Inspirational Indian Cuisine Cookery School has been named a “Nation’s Favourite Business” by Small Business Saturday, with plans to launch online masterclasses in 2027; Lewisham’s small firms are also being celebrated as finalists ahead of awards in October. Property & Jobs: Keyland Developments has launched a Rotherham employment site for up to 333,000 sq ft, targeting hundreds of jobs. Skills & Access to Work: DSIT has selected Plexal for a up-to-£3.6m programme to place 300 women into “frontier technology” roles, with strong SME involvement.

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