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I was back in the HoP this week for an evidence session for the Manufacturing Commission’s inquiry into the Government’s Industrial Strategy this time concerning ‘Access to Finance’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The session was chaired by Lord Bilimoria, always a great supporter of UK Manufacturing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

we were very fortunate to be joined by representatives of the British Business Bank who outlined how they will be supporting the Government’s Industrial Strategy and providing investments to finance growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were also joined by EMC Corporate Finance’s Michael Gibbs in what was a lively session exploring many areas that stifle UK Manufacturing in fulfilling its potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We covered areas such as raising finance for capital investment (always an issue for manufacturers), accessing grant income, the R&D Tax Credit and working with banks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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