Treasury Committee warns UK SMEs finance hurdles could stunt growth

Number of private sector businesses fallen significantly

Sorin Dojan
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UK SMEs dealing with limited access to bank loans and ineffective regulation could hinder economic growth and risk appetite, the Treasury Committee warned.

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