‘Critical’ mid-market UK firms stifled by red tape and skills gap – NatWest

NatWest has called for more support for thousands of “critical” mid-market companies (Gareth Fuller/PA) -

NatWest has called for more support for thousands of “critical” mid-market companies it says are held back by red tape, planning delays, and restrictions on hiring skilled overseas workers.

Its report into the sector and plans for a new representative council has gained the backing of the Government’s Business Secretary.