UK Start-ups Struggle to Survive as Borrowing Costs Rise
Tighter fiscal conditions and higher borrowing costs are intensifying pressure on UK small and medium enterprises. Only 38% of UK start-ups survive five years, and more than a third of companies backed by the government's Covid-era Future Fund have become insolvent. The data underscores the challenging environment for new businesses.
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The article's data shows only 38% of UK start-ups survive five years, while more than a
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