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<p>Small businesses play a central role in driving economic growth across the UK and
this Government is committed to supporting their continued success.</p><p> </p><p>The
industrial strategy will build on this to make the most of the diverse strengths of
all of Britain’s cities and regions including Scotland, and grasp the opportunities
that could drive faster growth in each of them.</p><p> </p><p>Glasgow, Aberdeen and
Inverness City Deals have seen £702m of additional funding from the UK government
flow into Scotland. Projects and programmes agreed are helping businesses by: establishing
new incubation and innovation hubs; improving local infrastructure; extending and
improving the quality of broadband; and tackling key barriers to growth in certain
sectors.</p><p> </p><p>Moving forward we are committed to working with the Scottish
Government and local communities to agree further deals with: Edinburgh and South
East Scotland; Stirling and Clackmannanshire; Tay Cities; and Borderlands.</p>
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