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 […]
The national discount scheme, My VIP Card, has launched its crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube and has already reached 94% of the £70k target in days of going live. The initial £66k has come from over 150 investors who were quick to capitalise on an opportunity to gains shares in the largest loyalty and discount scheme […]
Radical and ambitious policy changes are required if Scotland’s economic performance is to be transformed and significantly boosted within the next 15 years, according to a report published today by Oxford Economics, commissioned by The Hunter Foundation. The ‘Raising Scotland’s Economic Growth Rate’ report from the influential consultancy Oxford Economics is designed to inform The […]
Innovative boutique law firm Bexley Beaumont continues to attract top talent and has expanded its offering welcoming finance litigation partner Phil Sheard and his team to the firm. Bexley Beaumont launched in January 2020 offering a different way for lawyers to practise law, they have seen exceptional growth over the last 12 months and are […]
The new light commercial vehicle market grew by 85.5% in March with 56,122 vans joining UK roads with the ’21 new number plate, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Usually one of the busiest months of the year, March saw the largest ever increase since […]
Digital businesses keen to secure investment opportunities can hear first-hand from the experts at a free GC Business Growth Hub event. Paus TV founder and CEO Rishi Kapoor is amongst a panel of industry professionals who will be sharing his insights at the ‘Unlocking and maximising digital economy investment’ session. Taking place on Thursday, April […]
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Edition 290 – January/February 2021
It’s the economy By Business Money group editor Robert Lefroy The Long Haul 2...
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