We believe the Oxford Economics report, ‘Raising Scotland’s Economic Growth Rate’ underscores the need for inclusive debate across political parties, Government, trade unions, business, the third sector and the media, indeed all concerned parties, to determine a new economic strategy for Scotland. Radical and ambitious policy changes are required if Scotland’s economic performance […]
Covering the five weeks 28 February 2021 – 03 April 2021 2020 was a turbulent year in which much of retail bounced between being open and closed, impacting footfall significantly. To make meaningful comparisons to changes in footfall, all 2021 figures are compared with 2019 (pre-pandemic). This means our 2021 figures are now year-on-two-years (Yo2Y), […]
Experienced consultants and associates have until April 12 to provide expressions of interest to help The Growth Company support SME growth opportunities within the Government’s £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. Having now appointed experts across various sectors, The Growth Company is specifically seeking support from those in the following fields, to work in partnership with […]
Impact Specialist Finance are delighted to announce that they have been provided access to exclusive 85% LTV mortgages from Pepper Money, on its Pepper 24 and Pepper 24 Light product ranges. Pepper 24 is available to customers who may have experienced defaults, missed payments, arrears or CCJs in the last 24 months. The 85% LTV […]
In advance of the non-essential retail, gyms hairdressers and outdoor hospitality reopening next week as the UK eases out of lockdown, Donald Boyd, partner and SME specialist Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs, said: “In 2008 certain banks were too big to fail. And now the SME powerhouse of the […]
Venture Capital Trusts raised £685m in the 2020-21 tax year – 11% higher than the £619m in the previous year – and the third highest amount since tax relief was established at 30% in 2006, despite the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the AIC’s figures released today. The biggest sellers were Octopus Titan […]
United Trust Bank (UTB) is funding a development of 25 family homes on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The development, situated in the Cumbrian village of Hackthorpe, is being completed by successful regional housebuilder Genesis Homes in a joint venture with Housing Growth Partnership (HGP). The scheme comprises a mix of 2 […]
Square, the globally trusted software, payments, and hardware solution for businesses of all sizes, today announces an Early Access Programme in Ireland, offering exclusive access to an integrated suite of tools to seamlessly sell in-person and online. This limited-space programme is now seeking SMEs across Ireland who want access to the only comprehensive solution of […]
Arbuthnot Latham, the private and commercial bank, has provided London-based LAC Property Ltd. (“LAC”) with a £33.75 million loan to help drive the business’ growth and acquisition strategy. The deal involves the refinance of a 91-unit residential portfolio, with a six-year term loan. LAC’s portfolio is a mix of new build flats and houses alongside […]
This panel addition will provide F4B Network members with access to Hodge Bank’s extensive range of specialist residential and buy-to-let products, with a particular focus on its holiday let proposition and portfolio BTL product where one loan covers multiple properties. The F4B Network was created on the back of demand from intermediary introducers who have […]
