Business Banking
Lloyds beats target for small business lending
Lloyds Banking Group has announced that it has beaten its targets under the Merlin agreement, for lending to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).
Increase your profitability in 2012
Whichever way you look at them, business forecasts aren’t particularly bright for 2012. But there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without having to make large investments.
More monkey business for Yorkshire people finders
Yorkshire based people-finding service FinderMonkey is set for expansion after finding an original and potentially lucrative niche in the market.
HSBC highlights commitment to UK business in 2012
HSBC has announced a number of commitments aimed at supporting UK businesses in 2012. The bank will continue to provide strong support for businesses which trade or aspire to trade internationally and commits to providing lending facilities to support business growth and job creation.
Refinancing deal fuels energy firm's future growth
Aberdeen-based energy company, Energy Environmental Group, is set for future growth and investment following the completion of a refinancing deal with Santander Corporate Banking.
The Co-op funds Youth Hostel accommodation refurbishment
The Co-operative Bank has agreed a £13m funding package with national accommodation provider YHA (the Youth Hostels Association) in England and Wales.
New 180 day business account launched by Skipton International
Skipton International has added a business 180 day notice account, the International Business 180, to its portfolio of business deposit products.
Co-operative Bank expands banking operation for businesses
The Co-operative Bank's continued support for business customers was reaffirmed today when it announced an expansion of its network of banking centres across the country.
South Wales energy firm plugs into Santander
Leading independent project management and professional engineering consultancy, Energy and Power, has switched to Santander Corporate Banking to facilitate further growth.
Santander backs a winner at Belstane
Equestrian and outdoor brands distributor Belstane Marketing is galloping onwards following new investment and a new banking agreement with Santander Corporate Banking.
Credit easing must be bold to ensure it helps small businesses
The Government must be bold in its development of credit easing, ensuring that it is separate from the banks, affordable and available as soon as possible to help small businesses, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Co-op Bank lending to renewable energy projects hits £500m
The Co-operative Bank's steadfast support for business was underlined by new figures showing it has lent more than half a billion pounds to renewable energy projects since 2007.
Intuit announces UK launch of QuickBooks 2012
Intuit has announced the UK launch of QuickBooks 2012, the latest release of its popular financial management software for small businesses. QuickBooks is the number-one selling small business accounting software in the UK.
Economy makes it time for Accountancy courses to widen their appeal
This week, the ONS released the latest unemployment figures in the UK from June to August 2011. The statistics make for gloomy reading with the total number of unemployed now standing at 2.57 million, meaning the unemployment rate is now 8.1%, a seventeen year high. (ONS, 2011).
Bank provides £5m boost to grassroots business
RBS and NatWest have launched a new £5m Community Business Loan, to support community businesses and community development finance institutions that wouldn't normally qualify for mainstream bank lending.