One in ten SMEs that have struggled to access funding eventually folded according to research from Shawbrook. The research found that three quarters (72%) had experienced difficulties accessing funding. While one in ten of this group eventually saw their business fold, funding challenges caused other obstacles for a much broader range of SMEs. 29% of…
Read moreUK business insolvencies are set to rise 33% on pre-pandemic levels, according to new economic research by trade credit insurer Atradius. Contrary to initial expectations, the new Insolvency Forecast reports UK business insolvencies declined 27% in 2020 as a result of fiscal support schemes and anti-bankruptcy measures. As these measures continued in 2021, buffering businesses from…
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