Labour’s Budget targets manufacturing, green energy, digital, construction and infrastructure as engines of growth. Funding appetite is already shifting, but unevenly. A solar installer recently secured expansion finance after lenders warmed to the Government’s green and energy security agenda. By contrast, hospitality and some construction schemes are facing tougher stress tests, with lenders wary of cost pressures and planning delays despite political promises. The message is clear: opportunities exist, but depend on sector positioning and lender confidence.

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