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9 February 2026

Mixed Picture for Wales SME Finance as Barriers Remain

A new report by the British Business Bank and Economic Intelligence Wales shows that while most Welsh SMEs remain financially stable, many continue to face barriers to accessing finance and are less likely than their counterparts in other devolved nations to seek funding for future growth.

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