Unity Trust Bank’s new chief executive officer, Deborah Hazell, says she is thrilled to join the socially motivated Bank. Growing at more than 25% per annum, Unity serves businesses and organisations which make a positive contribution to economic, social and environmental needs. “As businesses navigate through the pandemic it is crucial, now more than ever, […]
West One Loans’ buy-to-let division has announced product and criteria changes as it continues to grow in response to strong demand in the market. Taking effect from today [September 02] there is a range of new products being introduced with reduced rates and some fee reductions on selected products. Among the changes is a new […]
TISAtech FinTech Club is a global digital platform that connects fintechs with financial firms to amplify their reach and position through support and access to development tools of official FinTech Club industry partners’ infrastructure, including Amazon, R3, WeWork and FinTech North/West. TISAtech’s FinTech Club allows fintechs to facilitate successful business relationships with leading financial institutions, […]
57% of businesses are planning to invest in staff within the next 12 months, according to a recent survey conducted by Skipton Business Finance. The survey involved businesses from varied sectors including manufacturing, engineering, recruitment, printing and logistics. The data collected also showed that 34% of businesses plan to invest in marketing, 32% in new […]
Subcontractors across the UK are struggling to take advantage of the economy reopening due to supply chain issues, which are causing a shortage of raw materials, according to the latest Subcontracting Growth Report by specialist financial services provider, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). Despite exactly half (50%) of businesses seeing an increase in activity since restrictions began to […]
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of a development site with planning consent for a 100-bedroom care home, situated in the historic town of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, to LNT Care Developments. Previous owner of the site, Wisbech Construction Limited, achieved planning permission in March 2021 for a 100-bed care home design […]
Today Wiserfunding, a leading provider of credit risk assessment for SMEs, announced two new customers using its proprietary technology to support hundreds of SMEs in much need of working capital. Access to this capital will be key to recovery for UK SMEs, especially smaller ones that have been subject to temporary closures or operational adjustments. […]
First 4 Bridging (F4B) has announced that it is hosting a triple-header of specialist lending seminars across the country. These will be held in conjunction with a number of specialist finance providers and focus on bridging, complex buy-to-let, holiday lets, development loans and commercial finance. The seminars will take place at the Manchester Airport Marriott […]
Santander UK is supporting gemstone jewellery, craft retailer and TV shopping broadcaster Gemporia Partnership with a funding package worth more than £30m. Included in the funding package is a five-year £25m term loan that supports repayment of existing facilities following the sale of Gemporia Partnership to an Employee Ownership Trust in 2017. The funding enables […]
A fifth-generation, family-owned potato farm in Cornwall has invested in new equipment that will see productivity more than double, after securing a £400,000 funding package from Lloyds Bank. Situated in Lanlivery, Colwith Farm is a leading grower and supplier of premium quality Cornish potatoes, distributing to wholesale food suppliers and brands including McCain and Burts […]
