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Concern for UK firms as lending slumps

Lending to UK businesses plummeted in the second quarter and the drop was widespread, according to figures yesterday from the Bank of England which are likely to disappoint policymakers.

Lending to UK businesses plummeted in the second quarter and the drop was widespread, according to figures yesterday from the Bank of England which are likely to disappoint policymakers.