Public finance institutions invest £50bn in UK businesses over two years

19 Jul 2026 · Originally published 19 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Public finance institutions invested £50bn in UK businesses since 2024 - UKTN

Public finance bodies including the British Business Bank and Innovate UK have invested £50bn into UK firms since 2024, helping to support over 800,000 jobs. The government has now increased the combined capacity of these institutions to £193bn, providing businesses with more resources to scale, innovate, and reach international markets.

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