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Small firms still struggling to secure loans, says Bank of England

2011-09-22 13:20 - 1550 reads - 1 comment

Small businesses are still facing obstacles in securing bank loans, with some entrepreneurs halting expansion plans as a result.

EU pushes forward with measures to boost entrepreneurship

2011-09-19 11:34 - 799 reads

The European Union has introduced three new objectives to help streamline the implementation of the Small Business Act by September 2012.

Banks fail to hit Project Merlin small business lending target

2011-05-22 11:47 - 1582 reads

Official figures show that the UK's biggest banks are not on track for hitting the targets for small businesses lending agreed with the government.

Small business funding and the gigantic elephant in the room

2011-05-15 20:04 - 1314 reads

Malcolm Evans reviews the debate about the correct role of banks in funding enterprise and argues that new and radical channels for providing capital are needed.

Commission recommends banking system shake-up

2011-04-11 17:35 - 1549 reads

The retail and investment arms of UK banks should be separated to protect taxpayers and businesses from a future financial crisis, the Independent Commission on Banking has said.

Revealed: Fifth of public sector business funds have closed since August

2011-03-08 12:36 - 1733 reads

Almost a fifth of government-backed funds aimed at businesses have closed during the past six months, new research reveals.

Why getting business investment is like getting married

2011-02-25 09:14 - 2543 reads - 2 comments

If it does not work out, a wrong decision on securing business investment can be as expensive and nearly as traumatic as a nasty divorce.

Vince Cable: Banks still need 'fundamental surgery'

2011-02-13 18:23 - 1902 reads - 1 comment

Business secretary Vince Cable has said the government's reform of the banks is not over as fundamental changes are still required.

Project Merlin: Banks should not be forced to lend, says credit expert

2011-02-11 10:15 - 1929 reads

Britain's banks should not be forced to lend and small businesses are pointing the finger in the wrong direction for their failure, says Institute of Credit Management CEO Philip King.

Project Merlin: Banks pledge £10bn hike in small business lending

2011-02-09 14:28 - 3434 reads

After several weeks of discussions, the government has unveiled details of its lending deal with the UK's biggest banks.

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