SME Snapshot Report

Putting SME insight at the heart of UK policy

The most recent SME Snapshot Report, commissioned by The Policy Centre for Supply Chain and SMEs: Powered by Enginuity, is created by the direct input of UK engineering and manufacturing SMEs. Over 250 businesses shared their experiences, helping us understand the real pressures on skills, costs, and growth — and turn that insight into policy recommendations and practical action.

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SME Snapshot Survey #3 - Launching on Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Make your SME voice heard in our policy advocacy. The next survey opens on Wednesday 24 June. Sign up to our mailing list below for your invitation to take part, and we'll send a link when the survey goes live.

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The 2026 SME Snapshot Report captures the experiences of over 250 SMEs, representing more than 10,000 employees and £1.91 billion in revenue. This edition, alongside our 2025 SME Snapshot Report, enables trend analysis, showing how policy reforms and economic pressures are affecting SMEs over time.

For the first time, the research provides a clearer picture of how recent policy changes and economic conditions are impacting businesses on the ground.

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Watch the launch webinar

Watch the launch webinar for the SME Snapshot Report 2026, where Enginuity presented the key findings and explores what they mean for UK engineering and manufacturing SMEs. We shared the insight from over 250 SMEs, outlining the policy implications for skills, costs, and business growth.

The Policy Centre for Supply Chain and SMEs – Powered by Enginuity

Embedding the voice of SMEs into UK policymaking.

The Policy Centre for Supply Chain and SMEs, powered by Enginuity, unifies and amplifies the voice of the UK’s engineering and manufacturing SMEs and the supply chain.

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