New data from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, which provides finance and support to start up and early-stage businesses, shows a year-on-year increase in the value of finance being accessed. In July 2025 the Start Up Loans programme provided business owners with £12.79m of finance compared to £11.92m in July 2024, a […]
Paragon Bank has been allocated a further £27m through the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), bringing its total GGS lending capacity to £55m – with £10 million specifically set aside to support UK businesses affected by changes in international trade tariffs. This latest allocation strengthens Paragon’s ability to provide vital funding to its […]
Today, the British Business Bank announces an increased commitment to Beach Point Capital UK’s dedicated UK SME lending fund, taking the Bank’s total commitment to £50m. The increased commitment will provide additional lending capacity, supporting smaller businesses with growth ambitions across the UK. The British Business Bank previously backed the fund in July 2022. Since the […]
Two Welsh elite sportswomen have launched a new business to support and upskill sports captains across the UK and beyond. They’ve been backed by a £20,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales. Captains Clubhouse is a world-first global platform, dedicated to growing and supporting sports teams’ captains, vice-captains and aspiring captains at every […]
Dumfries and Galloway’s first holistic play hub has been making a positive impact on rural families in its first four months, after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway. Founded by local occupational therapist Kerry Widdowson, Dinkies offers a calm haven for both children and adults to slow down and unwind. Guided by a “pause […]
The British Business Bank has made its first investment through the Regional Angels Programme new co-investment platform. JECO, an automated toolset provider, designed specifically for video games software developers and digital creatives looking to streamline their development processes and future-proof their products has secured $1.3m / £960,000 in growth funding. The deal was led by Games […]
Bury-based restaurant Sawadee Thai Dining has secured £50k through the Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance (GCBF). Founded by couple, Mylo Sedgley-Phillips and Ketsara Lumb, the idea for Sawadee Thai Dining was sparked after the pair spent three months travelling across Thailand. They were inspired by the vibrant dishes they tasted travelling, […]
A Scottish business is helping organisations embrace sustainable period solutions, after accessing support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire’s Accelerator Programme (ERA). Funding from the ERA programme is provided by East Renfrewshire Council. Full Stop Period Wear was founded by Lynn McGinness, who has worked in the industry for eight years and recognised a growing need […]
TaskMaster Resources Ltd, a leading workforce solutions provider headquartered in Leeds, has secured a £15m funding facility from independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). The funding package includes a £13m Confidential Invoice Discounting (CID) facility and a £2m cashflow loan to support the business’s ambitious growth plans. Established in 1996, TaskMaster Resources offers both […]
One of North Wales’ leading craft breweries has set its sights on further expansion and business growth after receiving £150k support from BCRS Business Loans, in part through the British Business Bank’s £130m Investment Fund for Wales, alongside funding from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF). Llandudno’s Wild Horse Brewing Co, which was established in […]
