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Client Stories The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in York secures NPIF II funding to launch unique tourist attraction

Client Stories Beloved Yorkshire wedding venue restored with the help of Start Up Loan

Client Stories Leeds city centre South Indian restaurant Uyare expands with NPIF II and BEF investment

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Client Stories Grimsby children’s role play centre launches with Start Up Loans support

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Client Stories Wool and truly thriving: How a Start Up Loan helped Pretty Knits Wool Shop flourish

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Client Stories Pioneering new men’s fertility support platform boosted by Start Up Loan

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News FPC Gold Award for BEF recognises best supplier payment practice

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News Labour backbenchers fighting to bring opportunity back to low-income areas

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Client Stories Creating Space for Change: Make a Difference Provision Expands with Small Business Loan Support

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How to Escape the High Interest Business Loan Trap with SME Champion Steve Waud

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