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News · ▼ Bearish · 2 sources confirmed · 2026-09-29 10:06 UTC

SME lending nearly halves as share of UK GDP, Allica Bank finds

Why now

Thesis: UK SME lending decline signals credit weakness

Catalyst to watch: Bank lending surveys and BoE policy

Main risk: Credit contraction deepens slowdown

Why it matters

Shrinking SME lending as a share of GDP signals weak credit demand and subdued UK business activity.

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