GC Business Finance (GCBF), a Business Support Partner for the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans (SUL) programme, has injected over £24m in SUL funding into smaller businesses across the UK during the 2024/25 financial year. With 2,127 Start-Up Loans delivered by GCBF, the funding has supported businesses across a wide range of sectors. Operating […]
The percentage of UK small businesses that rely on finance or funding in order to invest in business growth has reached an eight year high – and those most in need of it are the enterprises predicting significant expansion for the months ahead – according to new research by Novuna Business Finance. The nationwide poll […]
Joe Phelan, money.co.uk business loans expert says: “UK SMEs are making significant strides on the road to decarbonisation and are currently outpacing many of their European counterparts. However, access to finance remains a major barrier for those aiming to accelerate their progress. Going green is not just good for the planet – it’s good for business. […]
Allica Bank, the UK’s fastest-growing company, has announced a new integration with QuickBooks, a leading accounting software platform widely used by SMEs. From 14 May Allica Business Rewards Account customers can connect their accounts directly to QuickBooks, enabling automatic transaction syncing. This real-time connection will provide business owners and their accountants with an up-to-date view […]
New research from iwoca reveals big ticket loans are set to see increased interest from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as growth ambitions resurface. The Q1 2025 SME Expert Index, a survey of finance brokers conducted quarterly by iwoca — one of Europe’s largest SME lenders –– reveals two in five (42%) brokers think loans above £100,000 […]
Umazi urges banks, PSPs and reg-tech platforms to collaborate on interoperable “verify-once-share-instantly” credentials that slash KYC costs and boost customer conversion. Setting up a business in the UK is one of the biggest hurdles a company can face, which is surprising for a country that prides itself on being a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. […]
Over half (53%) of small business owners feel their employment status has negatively impacted their property ambitions, according to research from The Mortgage Lender (TML). Of those who felt this way, 21% said they have had to consider abandoning their homeownership ambitions altogether, whilst 17% had concerns that they would never be able to get […]
Simply Asset Finance has revealed that £50m worth of funding has now been originated by its Liverpool office to date, highlighting its continued success in the North West and commitment to supporting local businesses since opening in 2023. The team has now observed strong momentum in 2025, with origination volumes in the first quarter alone […]
Shawbrook today announces the launch of a new Commercial Trading mortgage product, offering to help small businesses purchase or refinance the premises from which they trade, or raise funds for business expansion. This addition strengthens Shawbrook’s existing commercial offering by providing a straightforward solution tailored to the needs of trading businesses. Loans are available up to £1.25m, with […]
Generation Z workers have significant entrepreneurial aspirations with over two-thirds (67%) aspiring to own or lead a business in the future, according to research by American Express and The Conduit, a collaborative impact community and members club. The survey of employees aged 18-27 years old currently working in UK businesses, finds that many of those in the […]
