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11 August 2026

'Surely it can't get any worse': Thousands start new businesses despite economic crunch

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'Surely it can't get any worse': Thousands start new businesses despite economic crunch

It has been a tough few years for the economy and several high-profile businesses have closed their doors but that isn't putting some people off starting up something new.

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