Among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who applied for and accepted external financing in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2024, only *** percent said that they were very concerned about their ability to make full repayment when they become due. On the other hand, ** percent of respondents said that they were not concerned at all.
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