Savers still battling effects of inflation
The rising cost of living means that most savers are finding it a struggle to outpace the effects of inflation.
Read more »Banks set to meet lending targets
The UK’s major banks look likely to meet their small business lending targets as agreed with the Government.
Read more »Add competition to the banking sector to boost lending
Setting banks business lending targets is not the way free up credit for firms, a business group has claimed.
Read more »Mixed picture on bank lending to businesses
New research on bank lending to smaller firms has thrown up both encouraging and discouraging news.
Read more »Raise interest rates to protect savings, Bank urged
A campaign group has written to the Bank of England calling on its rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee to raise the cost of borrowing.
Read more »Overhaul banking sector to help smaller firms, says FSB
A leading business group has urged a radical reform of the banking system in order to give small businesses a fair crack of the whip at securing finance.
Read more »Banks introduce business mentoring scheme
The UK’s five largest banks have organised mentoring schemes aimed at helping smaller businesses grow and develop.
Read more »Credit conditions still tough for small businesses
Small firms are likely to encounter more problems raising finance over the next few months.
Read more »Banks and businesses need to forge an alliance
It is imperative that banks and businesses find common ground if the economy is to achieve a sustainable recovery, a leading business group has argued.
Read more »Lending improves for manufacturers
Britain’s manufacturing firms are beginning to find it slightly easier to gain access to credit and finance.
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