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Government invites takers for £1 billion commercial investment pot: The Government has invited proposals from prospective fund managers to manage a £1 billion investment through the Business Finance Partnership (BFP). ...; Wed 1st Feb, 2012
Small and medium enterprises are entering 2012 with varying degrees of optimism: Firms hope to see an increase in turnover in 2012 but remain concerned about their profitability and ability to grow, a survey by AXA Commercial Lines has found. ...; Fri 27th Jan, 2012
RBS completes the sale of its aircraft leasing business: The Royal Bank of Scotland has finalised the sale of its aircraft leasing business, RBS Aviation Capital, to the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, one of Japan’s biggest bank ...; Thu 19th Jan, 2012
RBS’s corporate finance division faces the chop: Last month, Chancellor George Osborne called on the taxpayer-backed RBS to shrink its investment banking arm. Now, the restructure is set to go ahead, with a potential loss of ...; Thu 5th Jan, 2012
Development Securities PLC refinances £37.9 million loan: Development Securities PLC has announced that it has arranged a new five-year £37.9 million loan with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, which will be secured on three shopping centre ...; Thu 22nd Dec, 2011
Thomas Cook secures £200m, then axes 600 jobs: UK high street travel agent Thomas Cook has announced the closure of 200 stores, despite securing £200 million in new finance just last month. ...; Wed 14th Dec, 2011
Co-operative Bank reveals large asset finance investment: Figures released by the Co-operative Bank show that it has provided £500 million in asset finance to renewable energy projects in the UK since 2007. ...; Tue 6th Dec, 2011
Santander joins the list to help commercial finance problems: Santander UK is joining several banks in offering initiatives to help small businesses secure credit. ...; Thu 1st Dec, 2011
Autumn Statement 2011: Infrastructure projects announced: Yesterday's Autumn Statement announced a variety of finance packages for growth and infrastructure. ...; Wed 30th Nov, 2011
Qantas suffers £124 million hit through strike action: Beleaguered Australian airline Qantas has blamed a \$194 million (c. £124 million) slump in first-half profits for 2011-2012 on the cost of fuel and industrial action. ...; Mon 28th Nov, 2011
Property campaigners to fight ‘Tobin Tax’: Property campaigners are to contest the EU if it tries to impose a tax which would undermine the benefits of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and deplete ...; Thu 24th Nov, 2011
Small companies out of luck with loans: Tens of thousands of small companies that are attempting to grow are being turned down for a first overdraft or business loan, research has found. ...; Thu 17th Nov, 2011
Asset finance package aids PC production in the UK: In October, Lombard helped Manchester-based computer systems manufacturer Tranquil PC invest £30,000 to bring part of its production process back to the UK from China. ...; Mon 14th Nov, 2011
Indian airline Kingfisher in deep trouble: Struggling Indian airline Kingfisher has fallen into deeper crisis as it cancelled more flights on Friday and saw shares plummet. ...; Fri 11th Nov, 2011
Finance provider looking to lend in Yorkshire and the North: Reward Commercial Finance, based in Leeds, has funds in excess of £10 million to lend to small and medium-sized businesses in Yorkshire. ...; Mon 7th Nov, 2011
Bank lending at its tightest since 2008: Real estate lending remains as restricted now as the period following the Lehman Brothers collapse, notes Jones Lang LaSalle. ...; Wed 2nd Nov, 2011
Invista Foundation Property Trust buys BT Building for almost £15 million: Invista has completed its acquisition of the BT building in the West Midlands for £14.86 million – with BT immediately becoming the largest tena ...; Thu 27th Oct, 2011
UK government urged to help the "forgotten army" of medium-sized businesses: The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is urging the government to find a way to help medium-sized businesses in the UK. ...; Mon 24th Oct, 2011
Major development project announced for Liverpool Street premises: A joint venture partnership has been announced for a major office development project in Central London. ...; Fri 21st Oct, 2011
Law specialist opens new Sheffield commercial property: Commercial property in Sheffield is the new home of a law firm. ...; Fri 7th Oct, 2011