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BCS• Barclays survey points to higher defence involvement among UK firms
- Barclays research showed 40% of UK businesses expect higher defence involvement over the next 12 months.
- 66% viewed the government’s Defence Investment Plan as a meaningful growth catalyst; 48% expected regional gains, 38% business-level benefits.
- Barriers centered on funding and cashflow constraints at 26%, skills shortages at 25%, procurement uncertainty at 24%.
- 27% said faster procurement would most lift participation; access to finance at 25% matched clearer long-term demand signals at 25%.
- 66% backed a government Defence Guarantee Scheme; 21% lacked confidence financing upfront defence contract costs.
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