Julia Pritchard

May 31, 2024 | fundingcircle.com | Julia Pritchard

Our latest Economic Impact Report has found that small businesses are showing increased resilience and optimism, and are ready to take their next step towards growth. Based on a detailed survey of our customers, we found that SMEs continue to face challenges while recovering in the post-pandemic environment – 45% of the SMEs surveyed reporting that they had paused, cancelled or delayed an investment in 2023.

May 30, 2024 | fundingcircle.com | Julia Pritchard

On 8th June we’re celebrating the end of our second season of Premiership Rugby sponsorship with an action-packed day at the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium. And what a season it’s been. Thanks to our partnership with Premiership Rugby, we were able to back small businesses across the country with business support and hospitality. Read on for our highlights of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership season.

Apr 12, 2024 | fundingcircle.com | Julia Pritchard

More than four years after the United Kingdom left the EU, new trade rules are coming into force this year that will impact UK businesses that import goods from the EU. Chief among them is the introduction of the ‘common user charge’, a fee that will apply to the import of animal and plant products, such as cured meats, fish, cheese and yoghurt, into the UK from 30th April 2024.

Jan 10, 2024 | fundingcircle.com | Julia Pritchard

Good news – we have updated the fixed rates available on our business loans. As inflation is beginning to drop and the base rate set by the Bank of England is predicted to be cut, we’re now able to provide lower interest rates to give small businesses a better deal. From today, borrowers or clients who apply for funding could get a fixed-rate business loan from 6.9% per year.

Dec 7, 2023 | fundingcircle.com | Julia Pritchard

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt talked through his new Autumn Statement last month, setting out the Government’s spending plans for the next year. He looked to provide positive news for small businesses by prioritising growth, and spoke of plans to ‘remove the barriers’ to growth for businesses of all sizes. Let’s take a look at the key points of the statement and how it could impact small businesses over the coming months.