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Business cost concerns hit record high as SMEs brace for April tax rises, finance brokers say

February 19, 2026

More than half (58%) of finance brokers cite increased running costs as small business owners' biggest concern, according to iwoca's latest SME Expert Index.

2026 SME Outlook: Optimism in UK economy tumbles despite strong growth projections

January 15, 2026

iwoca SME Expert Index: Three-quarters of finance brokers say Government policies harming SMEs, with Budget likely to worsen outlook

November 24, 2025

iwoca offers up to £500,000 training pot to grow AI and data skills for UK SMEs and employees

November 25, 2024

iwoca, one of Europe’s largest SME lenders, announces access to a £500,000 fund to help small businesses and employees build skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics.

SME lender iwoca secures new £200m funding led by Citi - increasing investment in the business to almost £1.5bn

November 11, 2024

iwoca, one of Europe’s largest SME lenders, announces a new £200m package of debt funding from Citi and Waterfall Asset Management and doubles its SME loan offer ceiling to £1 million.

Half of SMEs haven’t felt benefits of falling inflation, new research finds

October 15, 2024

Nearly half (49%) of small businesses say they have not benefited from falling inflation this year, according to a new poll commissioned by iwoca — one of Europe’s largest SME lenders.

Number of B2B sellers offering at least 60 day payment terms doubles since 2020, as value of outstanding invoices rises

September 19, 2024

A new economic report reveals that over twice as many B2B suppliers now offer 60-day payment terms compared to 2020, with eight in 10 adjusting terms to secure customers, increasing risk for sellers. Nearly half of UK suppliers are owed over £10,000, and many lack confidence in assessing customer creditworthiness, with only 58% conducting credit checks.

iwoca SME Expert Index: Clouds part in small business outlook as SME brokers bullish on economy

August 29, 2024

The latest iwoca SME Expert Index reveals a surge in optimism among SME finance brokers, with 73% feeling positive about the future of small businesses. Despite the economic challenges, recession fears are at a record low, although political uncertainty remains a concern, with mixed opinions on the new Labour Government’s impact on SMEs.