The latest news and press releases from British Business Bank
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Smaller business lending markets showing signs of improvement, finds latest British Business Bank research
The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2025/26 report, published today, finds that gross SME bank lending increased by 9% to £68bn in 2025, making it the second highest level in the past 13 years after 2020’s covid peak, as credit conditions eased gradually through the year.
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Northern businesses benefit from over £180m of investment since the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund IIPress release
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South West Investment Fund marks £100m investment milestonePress release
21 October 2025 -
Midlands Engine Investment Fund II marks £80 million investment in small businesses across the MidlandsPress release
21 October 2025 - British Business Bank co-invests £250 million directly in UK scale ups
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13 October 2025 - External finance usage remains steady across the UK, as optimism grows among small businesses
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07 October 2025 - Salica Investments Announces First Close of its £150 million Growth Debt Fund II
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01 October 2025 - British Business Bank announces €20 million commitment to Notion Capital Opportunities III
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30 September 2025 - 4Syte agrees up to £100m funding facility from NatWest, supported by the British Business Bank
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18 September 2025