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British Business Bank provides £9.4bn in finance to smaller businesses

28 Aug 2026 · Originally published 28 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Press release - 21 July, 2026 | British Business Bank
The British Business Bank has delivered a record £9.4bn in finance to smaller businesses across the UK over the past year, resulting in a £426m pre-tax profit. This funding is expected to support the creation of 39,000 jobs and generate £8.8bn in gross value added, helping smaller firms to start, scale, and remain in the UK.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK National
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