Financial Services News & Updates
Community lender BCRS Business Loans has passed £5 million in lending for the British Business Bank’s Midlands Engine Investment Fund II since its launch, creating 237 new jobs across the West Midlands.
- 22nd May 2026
A specialist tax group has been recognised as Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm at the prestigious 2026 Tolley’s Taxation Awards.
- 20th May 2026
There were 2,085 corporate insolvencies in April 2026 – 2.4% more than in March 2026 (2,037), and 2.8% more than in April 2025 (2,028)
Santander bank has surpassed £20m in funding for firms across the UK through the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS).
PKF Smith Cooper has advised Karali Group on its third consecutive acquisition, securing 19 sites of Mediterranean restaurant chain The Real Greek.
The Midlands and Southwest corporate finance team of Crowe has reported a record first quarter in a flying start to 2026.
Leading accountancy firm Dains has completed a 100-strong promotion round across the UK and Ireland.
Accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has appointed three new partners to its expanding Birmingham office.
Accountancy group Cooper Parry has launched its digital business bringing together more than 200 specialists.
- 5th May 2026
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