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100,000 British small businesses benefit from government-backed Start Up Loans

February 2, 2023

The government’s Start Up Loans scheme has achieved another landmark milestone as the 100,000th business loan is granted. The scheme, administered by the British. . .

Somerset firms shine in FSB South West Award nominations

January 30, 2023

Fourteen businesses and individuals from Somerset have helped the county have a huge impact on the shortlist for the biggest awards contest for small. . .

UK Seafood Fund Fleet Modernisation round opens today

January 27, 2023

The Fleet Modernisation round, part of the £100 million UK Seafood Fund, is now open for applications until 31 October 2023 to support the. . .

ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor latest report

January 26, 2023

The launch this week of the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor™ (BCM) show that business confidence in the UK has dropped to its lowest. . .

New funding for farmer led Research Starter innovation projects

January 18, 2023

Businesses can apply for funding for projects to improve productivity, sustainability, resilience and the move of agriculture sector towards net zero. This funding has. . .

Free Business Resilience Event aims to help Local Businesses struggling with rising costs

January 4, 2023

Business owners across Devon can kick off the New Year with free support to boost their resilience and help with the recent rises in. . .

Applications open for NatWest Accelerator

December 20, 2022

Applications for the NatWest Accelerator are now open for the next cohort, starting on week commencing 13th March 2023. The NatWest Accelerator supports and. . .

Final opportunity for businesses to access Help to Grow: Digital scheme

December 15, 2022

Government announces closure of Help to Grow: Digital scheme. Businesses have less than two months to apply for the Help to Grow: Digital scheme,. . .

Approval for Plymouth and South Devon Freeport

December 10, 2022

Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is the first of eight Freeports to be given the full green light along with two others. The approval unlocks. . .