Business confidence increased to 47% in December, rising five points from last month and standing 10 points higher than the start of 2025, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.

SMEs are borrowing more to pay for insurance underlining the importance of credit to help with budgeting as premiums increase.

As many as seven in 10 (71%) high-value decisions made by UK businesses are based on incomplete or partial data, according to a new study from EY.

In the run-up to the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards on Monday, 17th November, a new survey of 534 established business owners by Allica Bank reveals that while many businesses continue to navigate tough conditions, investment plans remain strong.

Small changes to policies and processes could help SMEs improve their cashflow levels, a senior finance professional has said.

Confidence and growth hopes among the UK’s small business community has nosedived.

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New research from Uswitch  business savings experts reveals that small business owners are either optimistic (34%) or supportive (37%)...

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