Nucleus Commercial Finance Review 2026: Asset Finance from £3,000 with Flexible Eligibility
Nucleus Commercial Finance (FCA FRN 722830) serves micro-SMEs and businesses with adverse credit from £3,000, including revenue-based finance and merchant cash advance. Independent review of eligibility, products and total cost of credit.
Time Finance Review 2026: The Only AIM-Listed Independent Asset Finance Lender
Time Finance plc (FCA FRN 724367, AIM: TIME) offers asset finance, invoice finance and business loans under one lending relationship for UK SMEs. Independent review of products, eligibility, decision speed and published accounts.
Hitachi Capital Equipment Finance Review 2026: Now Novuna, Same Lender
Hitachi Capital UK rebranded as Novuna Business Finance in 2022 (FCA FRN 704348). The loan book, products and FCA authorisation are unchanged. Independent review of asset coverage, eligibility and how Novuna compares to direct lenders.
Aldermore Asset Finance Review 2026: Published Rates and Lower Minimums Than Most Banks
Aldermore Bank (FCA FRN 204503, FirstRand Group) offers asset finance from £5,000 with published indicative rates, making it one of the more transparent bank lenders. Independent review of eligibility, asset coverage and alternatives.
Close Brothers Asset Finance Review 2026: Sector-Specialist Lending up to £10 Million
Close Brothers Asset Finance (FCA FRN 124750, LSE: CBG) operates dedicated divisions for agriculture, transport, print and construction. Independent review of its sector coverage, loan range £10,000 to £10,000,000 and how it compares.
Portman Asset Finance Review 2026: Same-Day Decisions on Plant and Yellow Machinery
Portman Asset Finance (FCA FRN 614061) specialises in hard assets including yellow plant, agricultural machinery and commercial vehicles from £5,000. Independent review of eligibility, products, decision speed and how it compares.
Shawbrook Asset Finance Review 2026: How the Challenger Bank Lends to UK Businesses
Shawbrook Bank (FCA FRN 204596) offers asset finance from £25,000 to £5,000,000 for UK SMEs. This independent review covers eligible assets, eligibility criteria, products and how Shawbrook compares to specialist lenders.
Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election: What His Welfare and Benefits Policies Mean
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026, defeating Reform UK and returning to Parliament. As Labour leadership speculation intensifies, Burnham has outlined plans to reduce the welfare bill through long-term investment rather than short-term cuts, while funding higher defence spe
