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Data to MPs from 8 lenders show concerns over financial crime and risk appetite among reasons for business account closures
More data is needed on the extent of lenders that could inflict devastating personal misery when borrowings turn sour
FSB files ‘super-complaint’ over lending practices which it said put personal assets such as homes at risk
FSB trade body says many companies face closure unless bills are cut to reflect drop in wholesale prices
Business trade body warns of severe impact after government reduces support on electricity and gas bills
Business groups criticise failure to meet goal of third of spending on small and medium-sized companies
Successful applications for financing have dropped sharply, says Federation of Small Businesses
Companies warn time running out as electricity and gas contracts come up for renewal in October
Big companies are compounding problems of inflation and supply chain disruption
Kwarteng told of hit to consumer confidence while clarity sought on further measures
Prime minister to say bosses have used high immigration as ‘excuse’ to avoid investment
More than 250,000 companies at risk of collapse this year, quarterly FSB survey suggests
Executives are worried about the risk of a second national lockdown
EMBs are more innovative but less likely to get outside finance and advice, report finds
Lloyds, RBS and Barclays launch trial of joint branches in 6 locations
Heavier burden of tax and regulation on devolved areas than on London, FSB finds
Lobbyists say no point in delaying EU exit without change in MPs’ position
Companies will need an agent in the bloc to take responsibility for dangerous products
Governor says many businesses not prepared for risk of UK crashing out of EU
Faint praise raises hopes among anti-Leave campaigners of corporate shift
Crisis is causing 50,000 company failures a year, says Federation of Small Businesses
Theresa May attempts to reverse Britain’s declining share of Africa trade in 3-day tour
Frustrated corporate leaders allege ‘zero formal consultation’ on white paper
FSB urges FTSE 100 groups to tackle late payments
Reforms were designed to create 600,000 schemes each year by 2020
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