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Ratings from our podcast participants

Each question has a star rating from participants; the average score is shown next to it.

On a scale of 1–5, how supportive do you think the current political and regulatory climate is for small businesses in the UK?

★★★☆☆
Avg: 2.8/5

How would you rate the level of bureaucracy small businesses face today (1 = unbearable, 5 = efficient and light-touch)?

★★★☆☆
Avg: 3/5

How would you rate the tax environment for small businesses right now — taking into account corporation tax, VAT thresholds, and incentives like R&D credits?

★★☆☆☆
Avg: 2.4/5

How would you rate the availability of funding and credit for small businesses?

★★★☆☆
Avg: 3.2/5

How would you rate the infrastructure (digital connectivity, transport, utilities) that small businesses rely on?

★★★☆☆
Avg: 3.2/5

How would you rate the level of stability and predictability in the UK policy environment for small business planning?

★★☆☆☆
Avg: 2.2/5