Why smaller companies will play a big role in the UK's recovery

'New economy' firms stand to benefit

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Smaller companies play a hugely important role in powering the UK's economic engine.

In 2019, AIM companies alone contributed £33.5bn to UK GDP and directly supported more than 430,000 jobs, according to analysis by Grant Thornton. HL selects TB Amati UK Smaller Companies as first addition to Wealth Shortlist When supply chains and spending by the employees of AIM companies are taken into account, the total contributed to UK GDP is £67.2bn and over 900,000 jobs. It is important to note these figures do not take into account the contribution of hundreds of other smaller companies listed on the FTSE Small Cap and FTSE Fledgling indices, as well as those in the lower ...

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