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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-19T16:55:40.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Small businesses have warned they are heading into an “unprecedented cost crunch” in April, with over a third of employers planning to cut output or shut down as higher taxes and bills take effect. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has written to Rachel Reeves, warning that a combination of rising energy standing charges, business rate increases, [...]",
  "title": "Small businesses warn April cost hikes could force closures"
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