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A lender which finances the purchase of JCB products in the UK has a billion reasons to celebrate – literally. JCB Finance – one of the biggest lenders to the construction and agricultural industry in the UK – is celebrating the milestone news that total lending has reached an all-time …

Aldermore, the specialist funder, is enhancing its asset finance offering with the launch of a new online Dealer Portal. The fully-mobile and optimised portal, which represents the latest move by Aldermore to invest in its technology and people, aims to improve the service that it provides to small businesses by …

The Port has secured a £60m refinancing package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking to support its ambitious investment programme. The five-year agreement, which comprises a £30m revolving credit facility and a £30m term loan, provides the port with capital to develop a number of major infrastructure projects. This is the …

83% of SMEs say that traffic congestion is ‘a problem’ with 65% say it’s ‘getting worse’ 41% are seeing profits negatively affected by traffic congestion 41% feel traffic congestion is impacting their ability to operate at full capacity While Brexit dominates the news agenda, traffic congestion is reaching crisis point …

With so much disruption on the UK’s political landscape it may be difficult to see the wood for the trees. Tucked away in the Autumn 2018 budget was a valuable temporary tax relief which has gone largely unnoticed but which could allow businesses to invest and grow – effectively benefitting …

Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group Limited has once again achieved strong results despite operating in a highly competitive market with rising costs. The company grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year (ending 31 March 2018), a 2.3% rise in revenues from £60.2m last …

Close Brothers Asset Finance has provided start-up funding for Transcend Packaging, a Wales-based packaging firm focused on sustainable paper-based packaging – including straws – digital printing and biodegradable paper cups. The firm has already seen impressive growth in only a short space of time, with deals signed to supply paper …

Close Brothers Asset Finance today announced that it has appointed Phil Blea into the role of Materials Handling Area Sales Manager as part of its strategy to further enhance the company’s already strong presence in this key sector. Phil, who joins from Linde Creighton, has extensive experience of working with …

The life of a lorry or truck driver isn’t for everyone. Long days out on the road with only the radio for company most of the time, sleeping in an uncomfortable cabin and being away from your friends and family involves a lot of sacrifice. In the USA there have …

Close Brothers Asset Finance today announced that it has appointed Joachim Otto to lead its German business, based in Mainz. Launched in June 2017, the team offers flexible and tailored funding solutions for Mittelstand businesses in the construction, manufacturing and print sectors. Joachim, who joins from IKB Leasing, is a …