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Research finds SME revenues grow by a fifth when given access to loans

New research from Capital Economics, commissioned by SME lender iwoca, finds that SMEs receiving a loan can increase their monthly revenues by an average of 19%.

84 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in H1 2025

iwoca and Teya partner as SME demand for finance expected to rise significantly

Over 300,000 SMEs may cut jobs to cope with hike in employer National Insurance

New analysis reveals over 300,000 SME owners may cut jobs in response to the Government’s planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), due to come into effect in April.

iwoca SME Expert Index: Cutting taxes is key to SME growth, say finance brokers

More than a third (38%) of finance brokers say lower taxes are needed to boost SME growth this year, according to iwoca’s latest SME Expert Index. This is double the next choice of reforming business rates (19%).

UK bottom of the list for growth and wealth creation but top for political stability amongst major economies, according to SMEs

A new analysis by iwoca, one of Europe’s largest SME lenders, reveals that among major economies, SMEs believe that the UK offers the least support for businesses and performs the worst at creating wealth.

2025 SME Outlook: Tax concerns and political uncertainty persist despite bold growth plans

The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses are bracing for cost increases this year, according to new research from iwoca – one of Europe’s largest SME lenders.