alternative finance SME finance Working Capital UK 03-08-2026UK banks face £30m call to fund firms mainstream lenders turn awayBarclays, HSBC and Santander have been challenged to invest a combined £30m in community lenders that provide finance to small businesses unable to secure conventional bank credit. Gareth Thomas, a…Sign in or Upgrade to Continue ReadingThis news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn moreAlready a subscriber? Log in here #Barclays#CDFIs#community finance#financial inclusion#Gareth Thomas#HSBC#Responsible Finance#Santander#SME lending