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UK Defence Startups Denied Banking Under ESG Rules

Original: UK Defence Startups Are Being Denied Banking Services Under ESG Rules

UK defence startups are reportedly being refused banking services as banks apply ESG screening rules that treat defence work as a risky sector. The claim, set out in a new analysis, argues that lenders are cutting off companies legally supporting national security, leaving founders without basic accounts and payment infrastructure. Critics say ESG frameworks unfairly lump defence in with harmful industries, while banks point to compliance and reputational policies.

Why now: Ongoing debate over whether ESG policies are harming the UK's defence industrial base and national security

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