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Bring photo ID to vote Check what photo ID you'll need to vote in person in the General Election on 4 July.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
The Bounce Back loan scheme was introduced to support businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guide explains why that loan must be repaid.
Find government-backed support and finance for business
The latest quarterly update of data on the performance of the government’s COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes. Data as at March 2024.
Your and your company's responsibilities - repaying director's loans, interest, tax on loans, reporting to HM Revenue and Customs
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Information relating to the Start-up Loans scheme including partners of the scheme, loans and the evaluation.
A consultation on proposals to help alternative finance providers find small businesses that are looking to borrow but have been initially rejected.
Greater access to IP-backed finance could help firms, especially small and medium enterprise (SMEs), leverage their IP to scale and grow.
Small Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake urges everyone to support their local small businesses
Tough action taken against directors to tackle Covid loan misconduct
This paper explores the impact of large, individual-liability loans on the growth of women-owned microenterprises in Ethiopia
These detailed case studies follow an analysis of British International Investment's (BII) financial services portfolio.
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