The British Business Bank is a state-owned economic development bank that aims to make finance markets work more effectively for smaller businesses in the UK. Established by the UK Government in 2014, it does not lend or invest directly but works with over 200 partners, including banks, lenders, and venture capital funds, to deliver a wide range of government-backed finance programmes. Its mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK by improving access to finance, thereby enabling smaller businesses to start up, scale up, and stay competitive.

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United Kingdom