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Business Update

15 June 2020

Proposing MP
Reading West
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses changes made to the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) to provide more flexibility for businesses.

Action Requested

On May 26, changes were made to CLBILS to increase loan size caps and remove restrictions on multiple loans per business. Detailed technical changes are available on the British Business Bank’s website.

Key Facts

  • CLBILS is facilitated by the Government-owned British Business Bank.
  • Loans range from £30,000 up to £50 million for businesses with a turnover of £45 million and above affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Caps on maximum loan sizes have been lifted; there remains no limit on the number or aggregate value of loans issued under CLBILS.
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