Peers bid to exempt charities from lobby bill
Former lord chancellor leads efforts to add amendment to bill that would impose funding limits on political campaigning.
£3.2bn available to SMEs via Regional Growth Fund
The Regional Growth Fund, a £3.2bn fund operating across England, is due to accept applications from SMEs for the next round of funding. The fifth round – which will focus entirely on private enterprise proposals – is due to open in October, and will close on 9th December 2013.
Government backing small business
Small businesses have received a huge boost after the Government announced that it will accept all the recommendations made in a report by its Enterprise Advisor Lord Young.
Technology Strategy Board announces record £440 million funding to boost innovation in the UK
Innovative companies in the UK will have access to a record £440 million of funding this year as the Technology Strategy Board steps up its commitment to driving economic growth. The investment was confirmed this week by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts and represents an increase of more than £50 million year on year.
UK business minister urges rethink of lending scheme
Britain’s business minister called on the Bank of England on Saturday to consider new ways to unblock the flow of credit to small companies in order to help the country’s sluggish economy.