Family business Total Metal Recovery has acquired neighbouring firm A-Z Skips by using funds secured through Birmingham-based ART Business Loans and BCRS Business Loans, from Wolverhampton, retaining seven staff and adding a driver position. The owners… Continue reading
Archives for July 2026
Month: July 2026
Evidence, accountability, action: Investing in Women Code signatories fund talent, ambition and potential
Community Development Finance Institutions “show what inclusive finance looks like” and, with other Investing in Women Code signatories, have built a movement which proves that transparency works and stimulates progress. The Investing in Women Code’s sixth… Continue reading
Start Up Loan helps launch Pasta Point in Leeds
Pasta Point Leeds, a pasta stand located at the heart of the Leeds Kirkgate Market, has launched with the support of a five-figure Start Up Loan delivered with support from Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). The funding… Continue reading
From mechanic to business owner with a £184k loan
Chris Jones began his career at FRL Auto Services, where he spent 16 years honing his skills before moving on. When he later discovered that the garage’s long-time owner, Ian Gobel, was planning to sell after… Continue reading
Rethinking financial promotions: making borrowing clearer for the people who need it most
When someone needs a small loan to fix a car, cover an unexpected bill, or keep up with essentials, the information they’re given matters. It shapes not just what they choose, but whether they feel confident… Continue reading