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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Ambitious Aerospace founders named Start Up Loans East Midlands Ambassadors
The entrepreneurs behind an innovative aerospace business that used funding from the Start Up Loans programme to develop its first propeller prototype have been appointed as Start Up Loans Ambassadors for the East Midlands.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Sisters Behind sustainable fashion rental service named Start Up Loan Ambassadors for Scotland
Lia and Ashlee Smith, founders of Ashlia, announced as Scottish Ambassadors for the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme. Founders own a family-run occasion wear rental service and were recently named as Young Businesswomen of the Year at the Highland Business Women Awards 2026.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Changed Studios opens 90s-inspired barbershop in Blakeley following £20k Start Up Loan support
Blakeley-based Changed Studios has secured a £20,000 Start Up Loan through GC Business Finance (GCBF) to launch a brand-new barbershop. Founded by a local trio of brothers, Michael, Moses and Matthew Giwa, Changed Studios is the result of a lifelong ambition to build something of their own.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Start Up Loans funding helps QuAC open dedicated creative workspace for artists and performers
Manchester-based creative organisation QuAC (Queer Art Community) has opened a dedicated creative workspace after securing more than £10,000 in Start Up Loans funding through GC Business Finance (GCBF).
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Start Up Loan funding helps Cumbria entrepreneur launch darts app supporting UK pubs
Cumbria-based digital darts business Big Fish Darts has secured funding through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance, to scale its interactive darts platform to pubs across the UK.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Medical device consultancy launches with Start Up Loan funding
A UK-based MedTech regulatory consultancy supporting medical device innovators has launched with the backing of a five-figure Start Up Loan through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance (GCBF)
Friday, July 17, 2026
NILA M.: Berkshire founder launches intimate skincare brand with Start Up Loan backing
A Berkshire-based entrepreneur has launched a premium intimate skincare brand designed to empower women and normalise everyday self-care, after securing a £3,800 Start Up Loan through GC Business Finance (GCBF).
Monday, June 8, 2026
GC Business Finance delivers record year with over £26m in Start Up Loan funding
GC Business Finance (GCBF), has delivered a record year through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, directly injecting over £26m of Start Up Loan funding into ambitious businesses across the UK in the 2025/26 financial year.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Little Padron: Chester catering duo cook up a new venture with Start Up Loan backing
A chef from Chester has teamed up with a close friend to launch a growing independent catering venture after securing £20,000 through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance.
Monday, April 20, 2026
HD Horsemanship: Inclusive riding business saddles up for growth with start up loan backing
Explore the story of HD Horsemanship as Start‑Up Loan backing fuels their mission to offer inclusive, confidence‑building riding.
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