Why £12.50 Daily Charges Are Crushing London SMEs—And How the Grant Scheme That Could Have Saved Them Quietly Closed
The ULEZ charges hit like a recurring tax that many London small business owners never anticipated when they purchased their commercial vehicles. Every single day a non-compliant van, truck, or car operates within London’s 32 boroughs, the daily bill accumulates: £12.50 per vehicle, charged automatically 24 hours daily, 364 days annually. For a micro-business relying on a single non-compliant van making daily local deliveries or service calls, that’s £3,125 annually in pure penalty charges—money that vanishes into Transport for London’s coffers rather than supporting business growth, employee wages, or equipment investment.
Yet thousands of London small business owners—perhaps including you—missed a crucial financial lifeline. The ULEZ Scrappage Scheme, which could have provided grants up to £11,500 for replacing non-compliant commercial vehicles, closed to new applications on September 8, 2024. If you didn’t submit an application before that deadline, you’ve missed what may be your only opportunity for government-funded vehicle replacement assistance.
This comprehensive guide dissects the real financial impact ULEZ charges impose on London small businesses, explains the scrappage grant scheme that quietly closed months ago, examines why thousands of eligible businesses missed the application window, and provides strategies for those who missed out to manage ongoing compliance costs.
The ULEZ Financial Crisis: Numbers That Should Alarm Every London Business Owner
The Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion to encompass all London boroughs in August 2023—excluding only the M25 corridor—transformed vehicle compliance from a minor operational consideration into a substantial financial headache for non-compliant vehicle operators.
The daily charge structure appears deceptively modest: £12.50 per day per vehicle for vehicles failing to meet ULEZ emissions standards. However, annualised across business operating schedules, the charges accumulate devastatingly. A small business operating a single non-compliant commercial van Monday through Friday generates annual ULEZ charges of approximately £3,250 (52 weeks × 5 days × £12.50). Weekend or holiday-period operation extends charges further. For businesses operating multiple non-compliant vehicles—plumbers, electricians, delivery services, construction contractors—the financial impact multiplies rapidly.
Consider realistic scenarios: A plumbing micro-business operating three non-compliant vans generating 10 service calls daily across London incurs approximately £11,250 in annual ULEZ charges (3 vans × 300 working days × £12.50). A small construction contractor maintaining two non-compliant trucks and one van faces £6,250 in annual charges. A delivery business with four non-compliant vans incurs £15,000 annually in pure ULEZ charges.
These aren’t abstract numbers. For a micro-business with annual turnover of £150,000-£200,000 (typical for one-vehicle tradecraft operations), £3,250 annual ULEZ charges represent 1.6-2.2% of total revenue devoted entirely to pollution compliance—money that cannot be redirected toward wage increases, apprenticeship training, equipment investment, or competitive pricing.
Simultaneously, the Congestion Charge adds another layer of costs for businesses operating in central London. The £17.50 daily Congestion Charge (compared to £12.50 ULEZ charge) compounds financial pressure for businesses requiring central London access. A business operating centrally five days weekly faces £27.50 daily in combined charges—£7,150 annually for a single vehicle, £21,450 for three vehicles.
The financial mathematics become untenable for many small businesses. The Federation of Small Businesses estimates that nearly 30% of UK SME owners reported needing to dip into personal savings to cover growing business costs during 2024, with ULEZ charges representing a substantial component. Facing these escalating costs, small business owners confronted a critical decision: invest in vehicle replacement or accept the continuous financial drain.
The Scrappage Scheme: A Financial Lifeline That Quietly Closed
In response to these crushing costs, Transport for London and the Mayor’s Office introduced the ULEZ Scrappage Scheme—a financial assistance programme designed to help small businesses, micro-businesses, sole traders, and charities replace non-compliant vehicles. The scheme represented a critical safety valve, providing government-funded grants that could substantially offset vehicle replacement costs.
The scheme proved remarkably generous by government standards. Grant amounts varied by vehicle type and replacement option:
For Commercial Vans:
- Up to £7,000 to scrap a non-compliant van
- Up to £6,000 to retrofit a non-compliant van with clean emissions technology
- Up to £9,500 to scrap a non-compliant van and replace it with a new electric van
For Minibuses:
- Up to £9,000 to scrap a non-compliant minibus
- Up to £11,500 to scrap a non-compliant minibus and replace it with an electric minibus
For Cars and Motorcycles (primarily serving resident and sole trader needs):
- Up to £2,000 to scrap a non-compliant car
- Up to £1,000 to scrap a non-compliant motorcycle
For small businesses replacing non-compliant vans with electric alternatives, the grants proved genuinely transformational. A business scrapping a non-compliant van and investing in an electric replacement could access £9,500 direct financial assistance—reducing the net cost of vehicle replacement by nearly 50% depending on vehicle selection and lease arrangements.
Eligibility criteria appeared straightforward. Applicants needed to demonstrate:
Business Structure Requirements:
- Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees and annual turnover below £10.2 million or balance sheet assets below £5.1 million
- Micro-businesses with 10 or fewer employees and annual turnover below £632,000 or balance sheet assets below £316,000
- Sole traders operating within London’s 32 boroughs
- Charities registered with the Charities Commission
Vehicle Requirements:
- Light commercial vans (up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight rating)
- Minibuses (up to five tonnes gross vehicle weight rating)
- Vehicles registered to the business for at least 12 months prior to January 2023
- Vehicles registered in the business name (not employee or director personal names)
- Vehicles insured for business use
- ULEZ non-compliant vehicles (pre-Euro 6 diesel or pre-Euro 4 petrol)
Application Limits:
- Small businesses and micro-businesses could apply for scrappage of up to three vans or minibuses
- Applications operated on first-come, first-served basis
- No per-applicant lifetime limit formally published, though guidance suggested one grant per business per vehicle type
The scheme successfully achieved remarkable uptake. By the September 8, 2024 closure date, Transport for London had processed and approved more than 54,000 applications across resident, business, and charity categories. The scheme’s total funding allocation of £160 million proved substantially larger than initially budgeted—the fund was expanded from £110 million to £160 million in July 2024 specifically because demand threatened to exhaust available resources.
However, the scheme’s closure on September 8, 2024 proved definitive. TfL confirmed that no new applications would be accepted after that date, regardless of remaining funding. Any applications submitted before the closure date continue processing for eligibility assessment, but applications submitted on or after September 9, 2024 are automatically rejected.
Why Thousands of Eligible Businesses Missed the Deadline
The September 2024 closure date proved surprisingly sudden for many London small business owners. Several factors explain the widespread gap between eligible businesses and actual applicants:
Lack of Targeted Awareness: TfL’s marketing emphasised the scrappage scheme during 2023-2024 press coverage, but targeted outreach to specific business sectors remained limited. Trade associations, particularly in construction, plumbing, and delivery sectors—the communities most burdened by ULEZ charges—report that members remained largely unaware of the scheme until late in its operational period. A plumber focused on managing service delivery and customer relationships may have remained unaware that government-funded vehicle replacement assistance existed.
Information Accessibility Challenges: TfL’s scrappage scheme information resided within the TfL website’s complex information architecture. Small business owners unfamiliar with TfL resources might never navigate to the specific scheme pages. Whilst TfL provided comprehensive guidance documents, the information required active searching—TfL did not push targeted email campaigns to London business registration databases or SMS alerts to vehicle owners.
Application Complexity: Multiple small business owners reported that the application process itself proved challenging. TfL’s online system required submission of numerous supporting documents: company registration certificates from Companies House, proof of business address, vehicle registration documents, proof of business insurance, and various verification documentation. Small business owners with limited administrative infrastructure—particularly sole traders running businesses from home or small offices—sometimes struggled with documentation requirements or multi-stage verification processes.
Processing Delays and Rejections: Perhaps most frustratingly, the scheme’s operational performance included substantial application rejection rates. TfL publicly acknowledged that some applicants submitted applications multiple times (up to nine resubmissions in one documented constituent case) before final approval. Common rejection reasons included missing or incorrect supporting documentation, ineligible vehicle specifications, or registration timing misalignment. Applicants initially rejected sometimes abandoned subsequent reapplication attempts, misunderstanding that corrections could lead to ultimate approval.
Compressed Timeline Expectations: TfL’s eligibility criteria required that approved businesses complete vehicle scrappage or retrofit within one to six months of approval, depending on vehicle type. Some approved applicants, discovering that new compliant vehicles required extended lead times or retrofit options proved limited, ultimately abandoned scrappage within the prescribed timeframe. This created scenarios where businesses approved for grants ultimately failed to claim funds because they couldn’t identify suitable replacement vehicles within the processing window.
End-of-Life Communication: Critically, TfL did not conduct heavy publicity campaigns in the final month preceding the September 8 closure. Business owners unfamiliar with the scheme might never have learned of the impending deadline. Unlike the Congestion Charge extension into outer London, which received sustained media coverage, the scrappage scheme’s closure date received minimal press attention outside transport specialist publications.
The cumulative effect: Thousands of eligible small businesses in London remain non-compliant with ULEZ standards, continue paying £12.50 daily charges, and missed the financial assistance that could have mitigated vehicle replacement costs. A business owner who learned of the scheme on September 15, 2024 discovered they had already missed the application deadline—permanently ineligible for government assistance despite perfect eligibility criteria satisfaction.
The Financial Impact of Missing the Deadline: Long-Term Cost Implications
For small business owners who missed the September 8, 2024 scrappage deadline, the financial implications extend substantially across years. Understanding these long-term costs clarifies whether accelerated vehicle replacement—funded through personal resources or commercial financing—represents a viable business decision.
Scenario One: The Continuing Non-Compliance Approach
A sole trader plumbing business continues operating a non-compliant van purchased in 2015 (pre-Euro 6 diesel) rather than investing in replacement. Annual ULEZ charges accumulate at £3,250 (assuming 260 working days annually). Over five years, cumulative ULEZ charges total £16,250. Over ten years, charges reach £32,500.
From a pure financial perspective, £32,500 in ULEZ charges could finance substantial vehicle replacement costs. A three-year-old compliant diesel van typically retails for £15,000-£20,000. A new electric van retails at £30,000-£40,000. Over a ten-year period, the business owner pays more in ULEZ charges alone than a new vehicle replacement would cost—yet receives no asset at the conclusion, having converted cash purely into regulatory compliance fees.
Beyond pure ULEZ charges, non-compliance creates operational constraints. Increased vehicle downtime, insurance complications (some insurers charge premium increments for ULEZ non-compliant business vehicles), and potential driver fatigue from operating aging vehicles all impose hidden costs. A 2010-era commercial van accumulates maintenance costs—engine repairs, transmission problems, suspension work—that newer vehicles avoid. These hidden costs frequently exceed apparent financial savings from avoiding vehicle replacement.
Scenario Two: The Self-Funded Vehicle Replacement Approach
A business owner deciding to replace a non-compliant van without scrappage grant assistance must finance replacement costs entirely from business resources. A new compliant van costs £20,000-£25,000; an electric van costs £35,000-£45,000. Financing options include:
Outright Cash Purchase: Business cash reserves finance the entire replacement. Opportunity cost: that capital cannot fund other business investments, working capital, or contingency reserves. For a business operating on 5-10% profit margins, vehicle replacement diverts substantial resources.
Commercial Finance (Hire Purchase or Personal Contract Hire): Monthly payments range from £400-£700 for typical commercial vans, depending on lease terms and interest rates. Over four years (typical hire purchase duration), total payments reach £19,200-£33,600. Combined with ULEZ charges, the business continues incurring £12.50 daily costs alongside finance payments—doubling the monthly operational expense burden.
Bank Loan: Business loans typically charge 5-8% annual interest on unsecured facilities. A £20,000 loan over five years generates approximately £22,100 in total repayment (principal plus interest). Combined with ULEZ charges on any interim period before loan processing and vehicle acquisition, the total replacement cost escalates substantially.
Critically, businesses that missed the September 8 scrappage deadline sacrifice the opportunity to offset replacement costs through government assistance. The £9,500 electric van replacement grant would have reduced net vehicle costs by approximately 25-30% compared to market prices. Missing this grant means businesses permanently absorb that financial cost reduction opportunity.
Scenario Three: The Vehicle Upgrade Through Trading
Some small businesses attempt to manage ULEZ compliance by trading non-compliant vehicles to dealers as part-exchange arrangements toward new compliant vehicles. However, pre-trade-in negotiations frequently undervalue non-compliant vehicles. Dealers anticipate that buyers will scrap traded vehicles (requiring buyers to incur removal costs), so part-exchange valuations reflect these disposal costs. A 2015 non-compliant van might receive £2,000-£3,000 part-exchange credit, whilst that same van might generate £4,000-£5,000 if privately sold to buyers in ULEZ-exempt areas (e.g., outside London).
Furthermore, private sale of non-compliant vehicles circumvents personal ULEZ liability—buyers in ULEZ-exempt regions face no compliance requirements. The potential private sale market therefore offers opportunities to recover greater value than dealer part-exchange. However, time-intensive private sales require marketing effort that many business owners cannot accommodate.
The scrappage scheme’s £7,000-£9,500 grants provided financial value exceeding typical part-exchange credits, providing businesses with superior financial outcomes compared to conventional vehicle replacement channels.
Alternative Compliance Strategies for Businesses That Missed the Deadline
For small businesses who missed the September 8, 2024 scrappage deadline, several alternative strategies can mitigate ongoing ULEZ compliance costs:
Strategy One: Vehicle Retrofit Technologies
Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) technologies enable businesses to retrofit existing vehicles with emission reduction systems, potentially achieving ULEZ compliance without vehicle replacement. Retrofit systems typically cost £3,000-£6,000 per vehicle and involve installing particulate filters or catalytic converters that reduce emissions to ULEZ-compliant standards.
Advantages: Retrofit costs substantially less than new vehicle acquisition. Businesses retain existing vehicle investment and familiarity. Retrofitted vehicles immediately become ULEZ-compliant, eliminating ongoing daily charges.
Disadvantages: Not all vehicle makes/models qualify for CVRAS retrofit—the list remains limited. Retrofit installation requires specialist technicians, creating potential downtime periods. Retrofitted vehicles often deliver lower fuel economy or performance characteristics. Retrofit systems generally function only on diesel vehicles; petrol vehicle retrofit options remain extremely limited.
Critically, the scrappage scheme previously provided up to £6,000 retrofit grants. With the scheme closed, businesses must finance retrofit costs entirely from internal resources. For many micro-businesses, £4,000-£6,000 retrofit costs remain prohibitive despite lower prices than vehicle replacement.
Strategy Two: Vehicle Usage Restrictions
Some businesses attempt to manage ULEZ compliance by restricting non-compliant vehicle usage to ULEZ-exempt periods and locations. Vehicles used exclusively outside London or only during periods when ULEZ charges don’t apply (vehicles are exempt during specific times under certain circumstances, though opportunities remain limited) incur no ULEZ charges.
Practically, this strategy requires substantial operational restructuring. A plumbing business cannot restrict customer calls to ULEZ-exempt areas. A delivery service cannot avoid London entirely. Usage restrictions work only for businesses with geographic flexibility or irregular operational patterns.
Strategy Three: Modal Shift and Consolidation
Some businesses reduce ULEZ-charged vehicle usage by consolidating deliveries or service calls, reducing daily journey requirements. A business consolidating five separate delivery routes into three consolidated routes reduces by 40% the number of daily ULEZ charges incurred. This requires operational restructuring—potentially increasing individual journey costs through longer routes—but reduces cumulative ULEZ charges.
Alternatively, businesses can shift certain functions toward public transport, cycle couriers, or outsourced logistics providers. A business previously delivering items personally via non-compliant van can outsource to ULEZ-compliant logistics providers (who have presumably invested in vehicle replacement). Outsourcing costs may equal or exceed existing ULEZ charges, but provide alternatives for businesses unable to fund vehicle replacement.
Strategy Four: Gradual Vehicle Replacement and Staged Compliance
Rather than immediate comprehensive fleet replacement, businesses can pursue staged vehicle replacement, replacing vehicles sequentially as they reach end-of-life or lease expiration. This approach distributes replacement costs across multiple budgeting cycles rather than concentrating costs in a single period.
When purchasing replacement vehicles, prioritise electric vehicles despite premium pricing. Electric vehicles receive Cleaner Vehicle Discount exemptions from both ULEZ and Congestion Charges until December 2025 (though this exemption expires December 26, 2025, potentially creating future compliance challenges). Electric vehicles offer superior long-term economics through dramatically lower fuel and maintenance costs, potentially offsetting premium purchase prices within 5-7 year ownership periods.
Strategy Five: Business Relocation or Geographic Restructuring
For businesses with relocation flexibility, relocating operations outside London’s 32 boroughs eliminates ULEZ exposure entirely. A business maintaining multiple locations can progressively shift operations toward ULEZ-exempt peripheral areas. However, relocation often creates other operational costs—loss of central London customer proximity, increased commute times for employees, potential customer base erosion.
This strategy applies primarily to businesses with geographic customer flexibility (online retailers, remote-service providers) rather than location-dependent businesses (retail shops, medical practices requiring central location accessibility).
The 2025 Financial Reality: Why Business Owners Should Act Immediately
As the 2026 planning horizon approaches, London small business owners still operating non-compliant vehicles face a critical decision point: continue paying escalating ULEZ charges or invest in vehicle replacement funded through alternative financing.
Several factors suggest that immediate vehicle replacement—despite missing the scrappage grant opportunity—may prove economically superior to continued non-compliance:
Electric Vehicle Cost Curves Are Declining: The electric vehicle market continues price compression. New electric van costs have declined 15-20% since 2023 and are projected to continue declining through 2026. Business owners who delay replacement face potentially marginal pricing advantages through waiting, whilst simultaneously continuing to accumulate ULEZ charges.
Commercial Financing Rates Remain Accessible: Business finance rates for commercial vehicle acquisition remain reasonable by historical standards. A £25,000 electric van financed over four years at 6% interest generates monthly payments of approximately £580—an expense that many small businesses can accommodate within operational budgets.
Total Cost of Ownership Favours Electric Vehicles: When accounting for fuel costs (electricity costs dramatically less than petrol/diesel fuel), maintenance costs (electric vehicles require substantially less maintenance), and ULEZ charge elimination, electric vehicles generate positive financial comparison within 5-7 year ownership periods. A business spending £580 monthly in financing costs but eliminating £1,041 monthly in ULEZ charges (£12.50 × 22 working days × 3 vehicles, for example) achieves net cost reduction.
Government Electric Vehicle Incentives May Expire: The current Cleaner Vehicle Discount providing electric vehicle ULEZ exemptions expires December 26, 2025. Beyond that date, electric vehicles may face ULEZ charges (though this remains politically uncertain). Businesses should not assume indefinite electric vehicle exemptions.
For businesses continuing non-compliance, each month of delayed vehicle replacement represents approximately £1,000-£4,000 in accumulated ULEZ charges—charges that could instead fund vehicle replacement financing. The scrappage scheme may have closed, but the fundamental financial case for vehicle replacement remains compelling.
Lessons for Future Government Support Schemes: Why Communication Matters
The scrappage scheme’s closure and the thousands of eligible but unsuccessful applicants highlight crucial lessons about government financial assistance programme administration:
Targeted Communication: Future schemes should employ targeted outreach to specific eligible communities. Email campaigns to Companies House databases, SMS alerts to vehicle owners in affected postcodes, and direct outreach to trade associations would substantially improve awareness and participation rates.
Extended Application Timelines: The scrappage scheme’s relatively short operational window (initial launch in 2023, closure in September 2024) compressed decision-making timelines. Extended application periods and earlier public announcements would provide businesses greater opportunity to identify vehicles, arrange financing, and prepare applications.
Simplified Application Processes: Future schemes should prioritise application simplicity. Digital-first approaches with automated document verification, reduced documentation requirements, and real-time eligibility assessment would dramatically improve participation rates and reduce applicant frustration.
Staged Communication of Closure Dates: Rather than abrupt closure announcements, schemes should conduct sustained messaging campaigns in the final three months, emphasising imminent deadline urgency and encouraging final applications.
Performance Data Publication: Detailed evaluation reports—scheduled for early 2025—should provide comprehensive breakdowns of application success rates, common rejection reasons, and geographic/sectoral participation patterns. This transparency would inform future programme design.
FAQ: ULEZ Scrappage Grants and Small Business Compliance Costs
Did the ULEZ scrappage scheme close, and can I still apply?
Yes, the scheme closed on September 8, 2024 to new applications. No new applications are accepted after that date. However, applications submitted before the closure continue processing through the approval and payment pipeline. If you applied before September 8, continue monitoring your TfL account for eligibility decisions even if processing has extended into 2025.
How much did the ULEZ scrappage grants actually provide for businesses?
Grants varied by vehicle type and replacement option. For commercial vans: up to £7,000 to scrap, up to £6,000 to retrofit, or up to £9,500 to scrap and replace with electric. For minibuses: up to £9,000 to scrap or up to £11,500 to scrap and replace with electric. For cars and motorcycles: up to £2,000 and £1,000 respectively.
What are the current daily ULEZ charges for non-compliant business vehicles?
Non-compliant vehicles face £12.50 daily charges (24 hours, 364 days annually). Combined with Congestion Charges, central London vehicles face up to £27.50 daily. For businesses operating five days weekly, annual charges reach £3,250 per vehicle for ULEZ alone, or £7,150 per vehicle for combined ULEZ and Congestion charges.
Can I still retrofit my non-compliant vehicle to achieve ULEZ compliance?
Yes, Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) retrofit systems remain available, costing £3,000-£6,000 per vehicle. However, retrofit options remain limited—only specific vehicle makes/models qualify, and petrol vehicles have minimal retrofit options. Retrofitting requires specialist technician installation, potentially causing vehicle downtime.
What are my options if I missed the September 8, 2024 scrappage scheme deadline?
Options include: retrofitting existing vehicles; consolidating routes to reduce daily ULEZ-charged journeys; shifting toward outsourced logistics; pursuing gradual vehicle replacement funded through commercial financing; or exploring electric vehicle purchase despite premium pricing. Electric vehicles offer superior long-term economics through fuel and maintenance cost savings.
Should I invest in an electric vehicle for my business if the scrappage grant isn’t available?
Possibly. Despite premium purchase costs, electric vehicles offer: (1) ULEZ/Congestion charge exemptions (until December 2025 for ULEZ), (2) dramatically lower fuel costs (electricity costs 60-70% less than petrol/diesel), (3) substantially lower maintenance costs, and (4) potential positive financial comparison within 5-7 year ownership periods. Commercial financing can distribute costs across monthly budgeting cycles.
How many businesses actually applied for the scrappage scheme?
More than 54,000 applications were approved across all categories (residents, businesses, charities) prior to the September 2024 closure. The scheme allocated £160 million total. However, TfL did not publish detailed breakdowns of applications by business sector or geographic area.
What were the most common reasons for scrappage application rejection?
TfL’s public statements identified missing or incorrect supporting documentation as the most common rejection reason. Applicants often required multiple resubmissions to correct documentation errors. Other rejection reasons included ineligible vehicle specifications, registration timing misalignment, or applicants failing to complete vehicle scrapping within prescribed timeframes after approval.
Are there any government support schemes available now for ULEZ-compliant vehicle replacement?
No dedicated government scrappage schemes remain active as of late 2025. However, electric vehicles receive various incentives including Cleaner Vehicle Discount exemptions from ULEZ (until December 25, 2025), reduced road tax, and potential company car tax advantages for businesses with fleet leasing arrangements.
How much might my business save by upgrading to an electric van?
A business replacing a non-compliant diesel van with an electric van eliminates £12.50 daily ULEZ charges (approximately £3,250 annually) and saves approximately 70% on fuel costs. A typical electric van costs £35,000-£45,000 versus £20,000-£25,000 for conventional compliant vans. Despite premium pricing, the combination of eliminated ULEZ charges and fuel savings typically creates positive financial comparison within 5-7 years.
What happens if I continue operating a non-compliant vehicle in London?
You incur £12.50 daily ULEZ charges automatically, charged to the registered keeper. Failure to pay charges within 28 days results in penalty charge notices (£65-£130 depending on payment timing). Cumulative unpaid charges can result in enforcement action against the business owner.
Could the ULEZ scrappage scheme reopen in future?
This remains politically uncertain. If London experiences air quality deterioration or new policies prioritise vehicle replacement support, schemes could theoretically reopen. However, no announcements have been made. Business owners should not assume future grant availability.
How do I calculate the financial impact of ULEZ charges on my specific business?
Multiply the number of non-compliant vehicles × 250-260 working days annually × £12.50. For businesses operating in central London, add £17.50 daily Congestion Charges to the calculation. This provides annual compliance cost estimates, allowing comparison against vehicle replacement or retrofit costs.
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