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24/03/2021

British Business Investments announces new £10m commitment to Co-Fund NI through Regional Angels Programme

British Business Investments, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, has committed £10m to Co-Investment Fund (Co-Fund) NI helping to provide growth capital to early stage, high potential smaller businesses in Northern Ireland. The £10m commitment has been provided through British Business Investments Regional Angels Programme and is the programme’s first commitment in Northern […]

24/03/2021

Rare opportunity to acquire Gillingham Marina with on-site extensive redevelopment

International real estate advisor Savills, on behalf of a private vendor, is inviting offers for the freehold interest of the well-established Gillingham Marina which comes with an attractive redevelopment opportunity on-site. The coastal marina site extends to approximately 19.28 acres (7.80 hectares) and provides fully serviced berthing in two basins for up to 491 boats. […]

24/03/2021

Cartwrights Pharmacy in Essex sold to ambitious first-time buyers through Christie & C

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Cartwrights Pharmacy in Essex. Cartwrights Pharmacy is a standard-hours, community pharmacy which dispenses an average of 625 items per month. The business is located in Benfleet, Essex, and enjoys a central position in the town, opening out onto the main A13 Southend to […]

24/03/2021

Trading company and high rise buy-to-let now available at Landbay

Specialist lender Landbay has launched a range of buy-to-let products for trading limited companies purchasing or remortgaging standard properties, HMOs and MUFBs. Most BTL limited companies are set up as a Special Purpose Vehicle and must apply for a SIC code* which indicates they specialise in property. But trading limited companies can be any small […]

24/03/2021

Virgin Money focuses on financial wellness with addition of new fintech partner, Fluidly

Virgin Money has added to its growing list of fintech partners as the Bank continues to develop its new business banking offer for customers. Fluidly helps businesses look after every aspect of cash flow in one place, with a range of forecasting, invoice chasing and funding tools. The company will focus on developing Virgin Money’s […]

24/03/2021

Research reveals one in five SMEs have changed recruitment plans

New research has revealed that nearly a fifth (19%) of SMEs in the UK are planning to recruit more staff for new roles following the UK’s successful vaccine roll out. The survey*, which was commissioned by Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance, spoke to more than 1,000 senior business decision makers at SMEs across the UK from […]

24/03/2021

ASTL and FIBA to hold joint event

The Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) and the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) are holding a joint virtual event for brokers, lenders, solicitors, valuers and other industry providers. The event, which takes place on 19 April for a group of 40 individually invited delegates, will cover a range of topics, including the FCA […]

24/03/2021

Warwickshire rail consultancy on track for new growth following MEIF investment

Fenix Rail Systems secures MEIF investment as it looks to expand in response to the requirements of the changing rail industry. Stratford-upon-Avon-based Fenix Rail Systems has secured new backing from Midven, through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). The investment is set to support the company’s ongoing operations and growth aspirations and will allow Fenix to bid for larger contracts as […]

24/03/2021

Medical Research Network Ltd (MRN) complete private investment round

Medical Research Network Ltd (MRN), the decentralised clinical trials market leader, is planning to expand its geographic presence further following a successful private investment round that includes a £3m working capital facility from Shawbrook Bank. The firm, based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, is targeting further growth as it aims to enhance its operational reach having […]

23/03/2021

Inclusive female-led lender approves £4m to UK SMEs in 12 months of CBILS

A year since it was awarded CBILS lender status, responsible lender, AskIf, can now reveal it has approved close to £4m to deserving SMEs and micro businesses, playing an essential role in the national push to help businesses survive and thrive. AskIf has delivered on its mission to be an inclusive lender with 17% of […]

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British Business Investments announces new £10m commitment to Co-Fund NI through Regional Angels Programme

Rare opportunity to acquire Gillingham Marina with on-site extensive redevelopment

Cartwrights Pharmacy in Essex sold to ambitious first-time buyers through Christie & C

Trading company and high rise buy-to-let now available at Landbay

Virgin Money focuses on financial wellness with addition of new fintech partner, Fluidly

Research reveals one in five SMEs have changed recruitment plans

ASTL and FIBA to hold joint event

Warwickshire rail consultancy on track for new growth following MEIF investment

Medical Research Network Ltd (MRN) complete private investment round

Inclusive female-led lender approves £4m to UK SMEs in 12 months of CBILS

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