Almost half of small and medium sized businesses in Yorkshire believe that the government’s greatest priority should be investment in the country’s infrastructure ahead of health, education, energy and innovation.

Some 46% of bosses polled in the latest Close Brothers Business Barometer believe upgrading infrastructure is the most pressing issue to address – saying that they feel this is what the economy most needs in order to prosper.

Lee Hayes, regional sales director for Close Brothers Invoice Finance, said: “Ensuring the UK has a world-class infrastructure is a crucial part of the country’s long-term economic plan.

“I’m sure that many SMEs were heartened by the recent announcement of a new national infrastructure plan, outlining £375bn of planned public and private sector investment. The proposal set out vital long-term investment.”

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