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<\/strong><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Since the Start-Up Loans scheme launched in June 2012, a total of 33 loans have been issued in the Shepway local authority area, with a drawn down value of £123,350.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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