A parliamentary committee calls on the government to “think again” about its small business plans, following a warning made in February. Across reports, the committee says major reforms are needed to tackle business closures and continued decline on the high street. The February warning highlights concerns that existing approaches are not doing enough to sustain small businesses, which are seen as central to local high streets and local economies. The committee’s current message, reported by multiple outlets, frames the government’s plans as requiring reconsideration in light of these outcomes. While the articles do not detail specific policy changes in the supplied text, they consistently reference the committee’s earlier assessment that stronger action is required to reverse closures and high street contraction. The reports therefore focus on the committee’s stance that the government should revise its approach to small businesses rather than proceed without further adjustment. Further reporting would be needed to identify the specific reforms the committee recommends and how the government is responding.