BFS: UK SME turnover surges amid preparations for Christmas shortages

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The turnover of UK SMEs surged by 20 points in September, despite widespread goods and materials shortages putting pressure on supply chains. With Christmas on the horizon, the latest data from the Bibby Financial Servicesā€™ (BFS) SME Turnover Index suggests that wholesalers and manufacturers are gearing up for a busy period and anticipating further supply disruption by ordering in stock early.



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