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Recession fears among UK SMEs hit two-year high as Middle East conflict squeezes costs

May 12, 2026

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a wave of mounting pressures, with recession fears hitting a two-year high and concerns over energy costs and supply chain disruption rising sharply, according to iwoca's latest SME Expert Index.

Five cash flow management tips for SMEs, as iwoca research reveals 28% have two months or less of cash in the bank

April 16, 2026

Full steam ahead: Darlington named top British town to work for an SME

March 31, 2026

Almost 80 new businesses created every hour across UK in first half of 2021

September 10, 2021

Embedded finance key to SME recovery and rebuilding economy

September 2, 2021

Our new data reveals how embedded finance will play a vital role for small businesses as they look to recover from the pandemic.

iwoca launches support for Yorkshire’s female business owners

July 28, 2021

We've launched a new support initiative for women business owners in Yorkshire as local data suggests female workers in the region have been more affected by the pandemic than many other parts of the UK.

New iwoca index identifies cash flow as key reason for SMEs applying for finance

July 12, 2021

Our new SME Expert Index will provide regular snapshots of the lending market from the perspective of industry experts.

1 in 3 small businesses losing customers to maintain COVID-secure workplaces

June 11, 2021

Our new research suggests that although the initial easing of restrictions has helped recovery for some SMEs, around a third are still sacrificing customer numbers with existing COVID restrictions in place.