finance UK 07-10-2020 UK small firms in difficulty as lenders block access to Covid finance Lenders have been accused of endangering the survival of large numbers of small UK businesses by blocking access to cheap state-backed loans, amid a stampede in demand. The Financial Times…… 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 #COVID-19