government Statistics UK 27-02-2003 Government statistics show business survival rates improving The latest analysis from the DTI’s Small Business Service shows that 91.4 per cent of VAT-registered businesses are still trading after a year in 2000 – up from 85.5% in… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #interest rates#small business#small businesses#UK economy#VAT