Emanuel Eftimiu speaks to LDC CEO Darryl Eales about the latest developments in the UK mid-market, and gives his views on what 2011 will bring.

Eales says the UK's mid-market recovery in 2010 was less pronounced than he and many others had expected, after a difficult 2009.

Many had predicted a more significant rebound, particularly in the lower mid-market. However, relaxed bank financing for larger firms resulted in the upper-end of the market benefiting from the economic recovery.

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