The British Business Bank’s fifth Nations and Regions Tracker, published today, reports that the South East’s share of smaller businesses using external finance decreased by 3 percentage points in 2024, compared to a 1 percentage point decline UK-wide.
British Business Bank boosts South East economy by £800m as 3,500 businesses secure support in 2024/25
Today, the British Business Bank has published its second annual Impact Report, detailing its performance across the UK over the past year, including the South East of England.