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Barclays has released further details on its hunt for the UK’s most enterprising family.

Barclays has released further details on its hunt for the UK’s most enterprising family.

Family-run recruitment firms could stand to win £17,500 as winner of the competition, organised by Dragon’s Den winner and Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur, Levi Roots, and Barclays Local Business.

A judging panel, chaired by Roots, will then decide on nine regional winners and one overall national winner.

To apply, the website is: www.barclays.co.uk/familyaffair

The deadline for entries is 31 March and any family business can enter.
 
The winner’s announcement date is yet to be confirmed.

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