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A third of small firms using finance had a credit line cut in the past six months, survey finds
A survey of over 1,000 small business owners finds 32% of firms using finance had a credit line cut in six months, and 25% were declined. What to do next.
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UK diesel prices hit a record 199.18p a litre: what it now costs to run a van
UK diesel prices hit a record 199.18p a litre on 28 September, the RAC says. What one van now costs to fuel, and how to cover the gap until prices catch up.
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SME lending hit £5.35bn in Q2, the most since the pandemic. Why overdraft use is at a six-year high too
UK Finance's Q2 2026 Business Finance Review: gross SME lending £5.35bn, up 26% on a year ago, while overdraft use hit 51.4%, the highest since March 2020. What it means for a founder.