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<p>It is essential that businesses and the wider public continue to take steps to
prepare for the end of the transition period. We are working closely with businesses
and communities to ensure that action is taken now.</p><p> </p><p>As well as regular
meetings of the Business Engagement Forum, led by my department, we are in constant
contact with communities in Northern Ireland. Last month the Secretary of State for
Northern Ireland chaired a roundtable with civic leaders from across Northern Ireland,
facilitating a really valuable two-way dialogue on readiness. We will continue that
dialogue to ensure that Northern Ireland is ready on 1 January 2021.</p><p><strong>
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