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April 2025

Tue 15th April, 2025

British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme provided with additional capacity to support businesses affected by global tariff changes

On April 13 2025, the Chancellor announced the Growth Guarantee Scheme will provide approximately £500m of additional lending capacity to help more smaller businesses across the UK. The extra funding is aimed at smaller businesses that may need..

Fri 11th April, 2025

Leicestershire SMEs: Share Your Views on US Tariffs

The UK Government is asking businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire, especially SMEs, to share their experiences of US tariffs on British exports. Local industries such as textiles, food and drink, plastics, and engineering could all be..

Tue 8th April, 2025

Support, Share, & Socialise

The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity (STWLC) is all about supporting new and developing businesses and helping them to be successful – but it can be daunting to put yourself out there, ask for help and share your story. This event - in a beautiful..

Thu 3rd April, 2025

Loughborough TOWN Observatory Launch and Roundtable

This hybrid event (in person and online) will launch the new Town Observatory and facilitate discussions about digital approaches to urban observatories. The TOWN Observatory is a dynamic portal providing access to four co-created digital platforms..

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British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme provided with additional capacity to support businesses affected by global tariff changes

Tue 15th April

On April 13 2025, the Chancellor announced the Growth Guarantee Scheme will provide approximately £500m of additional lending capacity to help more smaller businesses across the UK. The extra funding is aimed at smaller businesses that may need support with cashflow issues due to changes in global tariff rates. Businesses can use the finance for any legitimate business purpose, including managing cashflow or working capital requirements due to disruption caused by changes to global tariffs. However, businesses must be able to afford to take out additional debt finance for these purposes.

Leicestershire SMEs: Share Your Views on US Tariffs

Fri 11th April

The UK Government is asking businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire, especially SMEs, to share their experiences of US tariffs on British exports. Local industries such as textiles, food and drink, plastics, and engineering could all be affected. Submit your views by 1st May 2025.