UK 25-09-2001 Decline in New Business Start-Ups 83,570 new businesses were started in England and Wales during the second quarter of 2001 – 16% down on this time last year, according to Barclays. This is the lowest… 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