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<p>Ministers and officials have engaged extensively on EU exit with businesses, business
groups and trade bodies across all regions of the UK. My rt. hon. Friend the Secretary
of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has been meeting regularly with
five of the biggest business groups, including the Federation for Small Business.
We want to achieve the best possible outcome and the strongest possible partnership
- one that works for UK businesses. We plan to be ambitious in these negotiations
and will secure the best possible access for firms to trade with and operate in the
European market.</p>
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