Covid-19 Business Support

Government Loan Schemes

The Bounce Back Loan scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000. The scheme has been extended and is open to applications until 31 January 2021.

The government guarantees 100% of the loan and there won’t be any fees or interest to pay for the first 12 months. Loan terms will be up to 6 years. No repayments will be due during the first 12 months. The government will work with lenders to agree a low rate of interest for the remaining period of the loan.

The scheme is being delivered through a network of accredited lenders and is open to applications until 31 January 2021.
For more information please see here.
The temporary Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offers SMEs access to loans, overdrafts, invoice finance and asset finance of up to £5 million and for up to 6 years. The scheme has been extended and is open to applications until 31 January 2021.

Somerset House Studios

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Business Information Points

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