🏆 WINNER! NatWest Rapid Cash has been crowned 'Best Innovation in the SME Finance Sector' at the 2020 Business Moneyfacts Awards 🥳 “We’re humbled to be recognised for innovatively supporting SMEs at this challenging time" - NatWest Rapid Cash CEO Julie Ashmore. #BMFAwards

We're thrilled to receive 3 nominations in the ICB UK LUCA Awards 2020! 🎉 Thank you for all your votes! #LUCAawards

ℹ️ Please find below an update on the Bounce Back Loan Scheme. We’re aiming to launch top-up applications tomorrow, and we'll email our BBLS customers with further details.

We are thrilled to be partnered with NatWest Business to deliver this much needed solution! #grantfunding #smallbusinessgrants

We are leading on economic recovery for #Leicester and #Leicestershire post- #COVID19. We are doing this by: - Analysing the economic impact - Creating short-term recovery plans - Developing a long-term recovery strategy. Find out more on our website: llep.org.uk/economic-growt…

Economics Weekly: Lockdown has taken a significant toll on the UK economy, and Brexit effects are showing up in the form of higher costs and disruptions at the border. But the pace of vaccination remains impressive, and with it, a build-up of confidence in a strong recovery.

🐙NEW: NatWest Group has today launched a joint offer with @Octopus_Energy to help people & businesses go green. This demonstrates the bank’s commitment to playing an active role in tackling climate change as part of its purpose-led strategy. Full info: natwestgroup.com/news/2021/02/s…

Here's your practical guide to cyber security for small businesses: 🔐 ow.ly/rD3U50EZYoY

New: Our chief economist casts their eye over the latest financial stories making the headlines.

New: This week's Economics update features a look at the latest UK trade and GDP figures.

Natwest launches UK’s first carbon neutral podcast, in partnership with Spotify UK & Ireland 🎧 natwestgroup.com/news/2021/08/c…

Heroes of Net Zero: As the UK prepares to host #COP26 in Glasgow, an exciting national competition is launching to find small businesses that are acting on climate change. Full details can be found below👇 COP26 @beisgovuk | #NetZero #TogetherForOurPlanet

Yay! Congratulations OldCuriosityBookshop- winner of Self-Employed/Sole Trader of the Year award at the #FSBAwards East Midlands!

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at todays @fsb_l_n_r Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) East Midlands Awards. #fsbawards Stephen Grubb lnkd.in/dbFwed3H

Get ahead with our new free-to-use Carbon Planner tool 🚀 Find out how reducing your carbon emissions can help reduce your business’s costs too.

Our latest LLEP round up includes: ~East Mids economy improving, from latest NatWest Business survey 💼 ~Hinckley Park Community Fund grant IM Properties💸 ~PwC UK Virtual Insight offer🤝 ~Almac Group Recruitment Open Day👩‍🔬 r1.dotmailer-email.com/36DV-1DX4P-32/… Business Gateway Growth Hub LLEPcareershub

NEW: Our Accelerator Programme is a six-month, fully funded programme with access to mentors, partners and experts from across your specialism. Find out more about the coaching and networking opportunities you could receive here: natwest.com/business/busin… #BusinessGrowth #Business

Chamber Newsroom Joe Levy of Bradgate Estates and Stephen Grubb of NatWest Business talk about the importance of the index in supporting the region #eastmidstop500

Over 3000 businesses have now registered for our free Business Carbon Planner & are learning more how they can cut costs & reduce emissions. #NatWest #Business #sustainability #carbonfootprint natwest.com/business/green…

Do you want access to a network of like-minded peers across the UK? Our Accelerator programme can offer this, co-working spaces, specialist coaching and much more. Apply for the programme now: natwest.com/business/busin… #BusinessGrowth #Business #Networking