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Get the free app no ads · no paywallNews · 25 May 2026
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British companies are now receiving much less money from banks, which could impact their ability to expand and invest. Lending to non-financial firms dropped significantly to 59 per cent of UK GDP during the third quarter of 2025. This represents the lowest level recorded since 1998, according to recent research findings.
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