UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing a perfect storm: inflation, rising wages, energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and pressure on margins. According to the UK Finance Business Finance Review 2025 Q1, inflation pressures and cost growth are among the main obstacles to SME growth. UK Finance
From late payments to stretched cash flow, many SMEs struggle to maintain liquidity while managing supplier relationships. That’s where supply chain finance UK steps in.

