All articles by Sarah Brady
Sarah Brady
NatWest to provide £1bn lending to UK manufacturing for net zero transition
Natwest has announced plans to provide an additional £1 billion in lending to UK manufacturing by the end of 2030.
Funding enquiries increase by 277% in 2023
The total number of transactions up by almost a third (30%) and an 11% increase in funding compared with the first quarter of 2022.
Northgate launches of Inverness branch
Northgate has expanded its operations by opening a new branch in Inverness to facilitate businesses moving towards carbon-neutral fleets.
Muse Finance appoints Julie Ashmore as COO
Former operations director, at Bibby Financial Services, Julie Ashmore, has been appointed COO of Muse Finance.
Inflation a top concern for SMEs as headline rate dips to 8.7%
The ONS has reported inflation has dipped to 1.4%, its lowest level since March 2022 – though it remains a top concern for 61% of SMEs.
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Hampshire Trust appoints asset finance manager
Hampshire Trust Bank has appointed Mike Kilford, formerly of Aldermore Bank, as sales manager for its asset finance division.
Time Finance expands invoice finance team
Former regional director for Ultimate Finance, Thomas Ludden, joins Time Finance’s invoice finance team.
InterBay Asset Finance secures £10,000 at AFPA Trust BIG QUIZ
The asset finance division of OSB Group, InterBay, has won the inaugrual AFPA BIG QUIZ and secured £10,000 for Depaul UK, a homeless youth charity.
Close Brothers: ‘Cautious return’ to confidence for SMEs
Three-quarters of UK SMEs are looking to seek funding for investment in the next 12 months, up from 67% in July 2022.
British Gas partners with Carparison for home EV charging
Carparison home Hive chargers can be installed by a British Gas engineer and provide a full charge in under eight hours.