Business Loans Scotland (BLS) is one of the Fund Managers charged to invest Scottish Government funds in new and growing Scottish SMEs. Led by a consortium of Scotland s local authorities, BLS offer loans from £25,000 up to £100,000 to new and growing businesses throughout Scotland. By giving businesses access to an invaluable new source of funding, these loans can be used flexibly for several purposes, including, working capital, the purchase of plant or equipment, investing in business property and expanding into new markets. Fully funded by the Scottish Growth Scheme and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Business Loans Scotland aims to give businesses access to funding that will support their growth and expansion plans.
COMMUNITY radio station Bolton FM will be dedicating its three-hour Drivetime show to the coronavirus crisis this afternoon. Starting at 3pm, hosts will interview some of the leading players in our local fight against Covid-19 while discussing the ever-changing local and national guidance. Interviewees will include our very own Editor, Steve Thompson. Bolton FM chairman Andrew Dickson said: Boltonians have had to rely on the two best sources of local information from Bolton FM and the Bolton News working together to help keep everyone informed and encouraging participation in the fight to bring this disruptive pandemic under control. Tune in this afternoon to hear the very latest news.