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From survival to stabilised and moving forward: new business initiative launched
21 April 2020

From survival to stabilised and moving forward: new business initiative launched

Funded through a partnership between Cranfield University and SEMLEP’s Growth Hub, a new business response programme will assist businesses from Covid-19 crisis survival, on to […]

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COVID-19: Understanding Finance Webinar
27 March 2020

COVID-19: Understanding Finance Webinar

On Thursday 26th March, we held a webinar to help businesses gain a better understanding of the financial business support offers the UK Government have announced. Please see the video of the webinar below. Topics covered included the: Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), managed by British Business Bank Business Rates Holiday scheme, Small Business […]

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National Emergencies Trust launch Coronavirus appeal
27 March 2020

National Emergencies Trust launch Coronavirus appeal

The National Emergencies Trust today launched an appeal to raise funds to help local charities to support those individuals suffering hardship as a result of the coronavirus […]

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Chamber launches £100,000 fund to support member businesses
24 March 2020

Chamber launches £100,000 fund to support member businesses

A £100,000 fund has been launched to help firms across Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire continue to access vital business support services in the face of […]

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New Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme opens to smaller businesses across the UK
23 March 2020

New Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme opens to smaller businesses across the UK

40+ accredited lenders and partners Eligibility terms confirmed Details released on how smaller businesses can apply for the scheme Announced by the Chancellor at Budget […]

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Budget 2020: Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers
12 March 2020

Budget 2020: Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for businesses and employers

In yesterday’s budget, specific support was announced for SMEs. Details of the announcements are below.  Business Support announced in the Budget  In the Budget the […]

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Boosting businesses with aspiration and potential
12 March 2020

Boosting businesses with aspiration and potential

“Scale-up businesses generate 20% of all turnover, and 20% of employment growth amongst existing businesses”, said Lord Smith of Kelvin in the 2019 ScaleUp Review. […]

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Women in Tech are Making their Mark in the Midlands
11 March 2020

Women in Tech are Making their Mark in the Midlands

Support for women working in the tech industry is growing in the local area.   With only around 25% of tech jobs being held by […]

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