businesses

Lending to SMEs and households increases by 5%

7th August 2026 Alternative Business Lending | #businesses#featured#households#lending

New figures published today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show its members provided £84.3 billion of new lending in the first half of 2026, 5% higher than in the same period last year, helping businesses invest, households make essential purchases and supporting economic growth across the UK. The figures underline the central role…

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Recession fears among UK SMEs hit two-year high

12th May 2026 Commercial Credit Management | #businesses#recession

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a wave of mounting pressures, with recession fears hitting a two-year high and concerns over energy costs and supply chain disruption rising sharply, according to iwoca’s latest SME Expert Index. The survey found that 70% say their SME clients are worried about the conflict’s impact on energy…

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Eight in ten small businesses cite barriers to growth

12th June 2024 Commercial Credit Management | #businesses

More small businesses cite barriers to growth (80%) than was the case in pre-pandemic Britain (73%) – and, compared to the last General Election year (2019), across five industry sectors and six UK regions more small businesses cite market challenges that are holding them back. Small businesses in five industry sectors – construction, hospitality, media,…

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