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Black and Asian owned businesses 'hindered' by slow growth over years: The Labour Party have pledged to boost Black, Asian and ethnic minority-led small and ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/black-asian-owned-businesses-hindered-28985462
£1m funding deal for cyber security firm: MEIF backs Birmingham-based CyberQ as it looks to grow its sales and marketing activities
business-live.co.uk/technology/1m-funding-deal-cyber-security-28779909
Female business founders don’t need more roadblocks to funding: Reducing angel investment would have had a domino effect on women in business
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British Business Bank launches £400m war chest to support Midlands firms: Round two of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund opens today with the aim of supporting ...
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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund helps Acorn Construction: One of the UK’s largest providers of indoor and outdoor scaffold-based temporary structures and ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24171896.northern-powerhouse-investment-fund-helps-acorn-construction/
Climb24: Entrepreneurs urged to attend investment festival with a difference returning to Leeds in summer
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Young media entrepreneur creates jobs in Scotland after winning bank backingBritish Business Bank funds Edinburgh-based OJE Studios | The Herald
Northern Powerhouse fund has £660million available: York firms are urged to apply to the new Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIFII) ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24234327.fund-660million-available/
Glasgow life sciences pioneer gets £27 million including public money to fight IBS and liver cirrhosis
scotsman.com/business/glasgow-life-sciences-pioneer-gets-ps27-million-including-public-money-to-fight-ibs-and-liver-cirrhosis-4579396
Newport entrepreneur starts eco-building business Ty Green: An architect from Newport has started an eco-hut business, creating sustainable places and spaces for ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24196244.newport-entrepreneur-starts-eco-building-business-ty-green/
‘Supporting the success of small businesses’: There is a ‘spirit of entrepreneurialism that runs through every high street across our country’ says a county MP.
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Are these the five easiest European countries to start a business? : Euronews Business takes a closer look at the five European countries that could be the best ...
euronews.com/business/2024/02/10/are-these-the-five-easiest-european-countries-to-start-a-business
Take a look around this gorgeous shepherd's hut 😍 Isobel Wright, 23, has followed in her parent's footsteps and launched her own business ... Show more
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Female business founders don’t need more roadblocks to funding: Reducing angel investment would have had a domino effect on women in business
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Simon from Lyme Bay Seafood in Colyton looking to expand: Simon Baker has had his ambition of becoming a fisherman fulfilled, as he reflects on a successful few ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/24187104.simon-lyme-bay-seafood-colyton-looking-expand/
Labour says it will use state bank to fund female-led businesses: Shadow City minister Tulip Siddiq to reveal plan for target to end financial exclusion of women
theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/11/labour-use-state-bank-fund-female-led-businesses-women-tulip-siddiq
British Business Bank CEO looks to put COVID fraud backlash behind them.#covid #FraudAwareness #loan #businessowners #uk #uknews #NewsUpdate #cityamnews
York and North Yorkshire youth benefit from British Business Bank: Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, says it has provided more than £100m worth ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24129624.york-north-yorkshire-youth-benefit-british-business-bank/
Mercia Asset Management invests record £39m into dozens of Yorkshire firms: Almost £40m was invested in Yorkshire and Humber businesses during 2023 by Mercia ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/mercia-asset-management-invests-record-ps39m-into-dozens-of-yorkshire-firms-4503150
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Early-stage UK VC Episode 1 closes $95M third fund: Early stage European venture capital (VC) firm Episode 1 has closed its third fund at £76 million ($95 ...
techcrunch.com/2024/02/05/episode-1-fund-3/
Labour reports to underpin new 'party of business' stance: Labour will endorse a report due out shortly that will call for the British Business Bank to ...
news.sky.com/story/labour-reports-to-underpin-new-party-of-business-stance-13059353
BT and Lloyds chiefs among new business advisers to Sunak: Allison Kirkby, who will become BT Group’s first female chief this week, will be named on Wednesday as ...
news.sky.com/story/bt-and-lloyds-chiefs-among-new-business-advisers-to-sunak-13060352
UK should not be ‘incubator economy’ for US, says British Business Bank: Start-ups with potential to become multibillion-pound companies often bought by overseas ...
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The government tries to unlock growth capital for British firms : A welcome push to get pension funds to invest in British startups
economist.com/britain/2023/11/23/the-government-tries-to-unlock-growth-capital-for-british-firms
Labour must be unashamedly pro-business and pro-worker: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Bill Clinton’s campaign manager put it rather crudely in 1992 ...
newstatesman.com/spotlight/economic-growth/2023/11/labour-business-partnership-economy
Jeremy Hunt to offer UK workers ‘pot for life’ in sweeping pension reforms: Measure comes as chancellor seeks to unlock tens of billions of pounds of retirement ...
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Britain's Hunt broadens push to unlock pension pots for growth: The British government set out further plans on Wednesday to create bigger pension schemes able ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britains-hunt-broadens-push-unlock-pension-pots-growth-2023-11-22/
The Return of Dodgy Dave: David Cameron's surprise comeback is being heralded as a return to a sensible, respectable conservatism. In reality ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2023/11/the-return-of-dodgy-dave
Quick Glance: Braverman's Sharp Attack on Sunak After Dismissal
- Braverman launches scathing attack on PM Sunak, accusing him of abandoning secret promises.
- Former home secretary criticizes Sunak's record in government after her dismissal.
- Braverman criticizes Sunak in a letter, accusing him of betrayal.
- She thanks the PM for the dismissal but criticizes his governance and lack of support.
Potions Caudron growth fuelled by Northern Powerhouse funding: York-based The Potions Cauldron is expecting its turnover in 2024 to be more than three-times what ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24003555.potions-caudron-growth-fuelled-northern-powerhouse-funding/
Dissatisfaction guaranteed from Covid loan wind-down: Lenders will start repaying BoE money used to finance emergency loans next year
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Paid articlePaid UK banks: term funding stop will ricochet harder than bouncebacks: Lenders will start repaying BoE money used to finance emergency loans next year ...
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Paid articlePaid Exclusive: UK rips up state guarantees on nearly 1 billion pounds of COVID loans: The UK government has scrapped guarantees on nearly 1 billion pounds ($1 ...
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Britain to launch growth funds to attract pension pot cash: The British Business Bank (BBB) will set up a new fund for pension schemes and asset managers to ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-launch-growth-funds-attract-pension-pot-cash-2023-11-21/
Women’s Enterprise: Female entrepreneurs ‘not taken seriously’ as just 2% receive venture capital investment
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New £70 million fund aims to tackle funding gap for small firms in Northern Ireland
businesspost.ie/news/new-70-million-fund-aims-to-tackle-funding-gap-for-small-firms-in-northern-ireland/
Diverse Pursuits: Guiding Entrepreneurs In The UK: Deborah Okenla, founder of Your Startup, Your Story, has made it her mission to build and guide a diverse ...
forbesafrica.com/entrepreneurs/2023/10/26/diverse-pursuits-guiding-entrepreneurs-in-the-uk/
UK removes guarantees on £1 bn Covid loans. Heres why it matters: UK removes guarantees on £1 bn Covid loans. Heres why it matters
wionews.com/business-economy/uk-removes-guarantees-on-ps1-bn-covid-loans-heres-why-it-matters-654188
Somerset teachers launch café with Start Up Loans assistance: Chloe Widdows and Jim Thomson have opened The Acorn café in Yeovil using support from the British ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23892132.somerset-teachers-launch-cafe-start-loans-assistance/
Northern Gritstone backed by major pension funds and metro mayors: Northern Gritstone also secured the support of a large number of leading institutional ...
business-live.co.uk/enterprise/over-300m-raised-northern-gritstone-28008055
Floks of Minskip gains £100,000 boost from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance: The York designer behind a new luxury bedding brand has raised £100,000 to help expand her ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/23880811.floks-minskip-gains-100-000-boost-npif---mercia-debt-finance/
British chip champion Pragmatic lines up £200m funding injection: Money from Saudi Arabia and M&G’s Catalyst fund will be unveiled next month as part of a ...
news.sky.com/story/british-chip-champion-pragmatic-lines-up-200m-funding-injection-12988902
Britain tells pension funds change needed to improve returns: Britain will not force pension funds to consolidate or invest in high-growth companies ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-tells-pension-funds-that-no-change-not-an-option-2023-10-25/
British Business Bank makes £135mn loss as tech valuations drop: State-backed investor warns that ‘unwinding of previous unrealised gains may well continue over ...
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Paid articlePaid BBC Look North's Amy Garcia excited to host Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards
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Paid articlePaid UK government ‘slow to take action’ on Covid-19 grant losses, say MPs: Public accounts committee finds less than 2 per cent of losses on 8 business support ...
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Paid articlePaid ‘We’ve learned lessons’: the banker clearing up the £1.1bn fallout from the UK’s Covid loan scheme
theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/12/he-banker-covid-loan-scheme-british-business-bank-chief-louis-taylor
VCs Are Bracing for New Wave of Global ESG Rules: Venture capitalists probably aren’t ready for upcoming ESG rules. But first...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-04/vcs-are-bracing-for-new-wave-of-global-esg-rules
Paid articlePaid The general decline in startup valuations hit the British Business Bank (BBB) hard in the fiscal year ending in March, sending the country's state development ... Show more
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Britain doubles down on the life-sciences industry: The government vows to clear hurdles so the sector can flourish. Will it be enough?
economist.com/britain/2023/08/08/britain-doubles-down-on-the-life-sciences-industry
New UK banks’ post-Brexit investment only one third of lost EU funds: Exclusive: Thinktank says replacements for European Investment Bank have backed ‘fewer ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/14/exclusive-new-uk-banks-post-brexit-investment-only-one-third-of-lost-eu-funds
Government-funded loan scheme that backed Castore hits £1bn lending: The British Business Bank said the programme targets underrepresented groups who are ...
business-live.co.uk/enterprise/government-funded-loan-scheme-backed-27701866
British pension funds agree to invest more in private markets: That is good for the country’s startups and savers
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British pension funds agree to invest more in private markets: That is good for the country’s startups and savers
economist.com/britain/2023/07/12/british-pension-funds-agree-to-invest-more-in-private-markets
Hospitality chief urges Badenoch for support over energy bills crisis: Kate Nicholls has asked Kemi Badenoch to work with the British Business Bank to amend the ...
news.sky.com/story/hospitality-chief-urges-badenoch-for-support-over-energy-bills-crisis-12920289
Former Bolton Wanderers owner liquidated: Bolton Wanderers were bought by Football ventures (Whites) in August 2019
business-live.co.uk/enterprise/former-bolton-wanderers-owner-burnden-27459715
Licensed trade veteran secures backing for whisky venture: Milngavie-based business aims to make expensive spirits more accessible by selling them in glass tubes
heraldscotland.com/news/23702786.licensed-trade-veteran-secures-backing-whisky-venture/
Paid articlePaid Timpson, Manchester United and THG: The 15 latest North West deals: BusinessLive has rounded up some of the latest top deals you should not miss
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Chester jewellery brand thrives with Northern Powerhouse funding: A CHESTER-BASED handmade jewellery brand has seen its turnover double in the last three year ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/23691190.chester-jewellery-brand-thrives-northern-powerhouse-funding/
Timpson to back 'innovative businesses solving global challenges': The LIFTS scheme aims to encourage the creation of funds which allow institutional investors ...
business-live.co.uk/enterprise/timpson-partners-venture-capital-group-27412178
Scotland tourism: Lockerbie glamping in Christmas tree field: 'The location is unlike anything else and will offer a picturesque, off-grid escape in the middle ...
heraldscotland.com/business_hq/23640655.scotland-tourism-lockerbie-glamping-christmas-tree-field/
MPs launch inquiry into challenges small firms face when seeking finance: As borrowing costs soar, committee will look at regulation of small business lending as ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/03/mps-launch-inquiry-into-challenges-small-firms-face-when-seeking-finance
Warwickshire business support provider unveils new look: Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust has been supporting individuals and businesses primarily in ...
stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-business-support-provider-unveils-new-look/
Labour government would 'increase London listings', Reeves to claim: Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, will say during a visit to New York that too ...
news.sky.com/story/labour-government-would-increase-london-listings-reeves-claims-12886992
Moray self-starter swaps courtroom for woodland cabins: A criminal-defence-lawyer-turned-entrepreneur has left his legal career in Edinburgh for a new life ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/5826610/moray-self-starter-swaps-courtroom-for-woodland-cabins/
Doctor Seaweed to roll out exports of Hebridean 'superfood' range: A marine biologist trading as Doctor Seaweed is growing overseas exports of his ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/5755921/hebridean-seaweed-supplements-doctor-seaweed/
‘A naive and stupid idea’: how Rishi Sunak’s Future Fund spent millions on failed firms
theguardian.com/business/2023/apr/15/a-naive-and-stupid-idea-how-rishi-sunaks-future-fund-spent-millions-on-failed-firms
THG, Jet2 and Burnley FC: The 21 latest North West deals: BusinessLive has rounded up some of the latest top deals you should not miss
business-live.co.uk/enterprise/thg-jet2-burnley-fc-21-26839206
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