Growth SMEs UK 11-11-2003 Interest rate rise could threaten SMEs growth plans Despite being the first increase in almost four years, last week’s interest rate rise of 0.25 per cent to 3.75 per cent was given a cool reception by business organisations… 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