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Read the full story: Praetura secures NatWest SME lending facilityNatWest has expanded Praetura’s capacity to fund UK businesses further. The £150 million facility will support the lender’s sales finance division as it continues to back SMEs with invoice discounting, ABL, and cash flow loans.
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Innovation fuels growth. So why does it still frighten boardrooms?
Innovation drives growth, but many boards still resist backing it. Conor McNicholas, Impact Director at Magnetic, argues that shared language, leadership commitment, and better data can help companies assess innovation more confidently, and turn boardroom tension into measurable growth.
