Data UK 04-09-2003 Official data shows that 99%of businesses in 2002 were smaller firms The vital importance of small and medium-sized enterprises to the UK’s economy has been underlined by official data showing that 99 per cent of businesses in the country last year…… 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