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Banks reining in SME lending according to new report
British businesses are increasingly worried about access to funding, with new data showing banks are reducing SME lending.
Friday 23 October 2026
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
British businesses are increasingly worried about access to funding, with new data showing banks are reducing SME lending.
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