David Neale

PEAC Solutions UK has announced two senior appointments as it continues to expand its technology financing division in the UK. Paul Fletcher has joined the company as Channel Tech Manager, bringing more than 20 years of experience across IT and automotive leasing. In addition, Jordan Lisle has been appointed as Channel Tech Director, where he will lead PEAC Solutions’ newly established technology team. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ep8x7R52

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🚀 Accelerating the ambitions of UK smaller businesses Our Growth Guarantee Scheme has reached £2.5bn in total lending, enabling smaller businesses across the UK to invest, expand and thrive. 📍 69% of this lending has reached businesses outside London and the South East 📍 £270m+ has supported businesses in the North West alone 📍 Over £633m has been provided to companies under five years old Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves said: "The Growth Guarantee Scheme has made a huge impact on our regional economies, helping smaller businesses across the UK to invest and grow, creating jobs and putting more money in people’s pockets." Launched in July 2024, Growth Guarantee Scheme can be accessed via accredited lenders and provides crucial financing through term loans, overdrafts, asset and invoice finance, supporting up to £2m per facility. 👉 Click through for the key highlights of this milestone. 

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🤝 Discover how Swansea Building Society, serving south west and east Wales since 1923, is combining its face-to-face branch network with an online digital product. In this interview, Nick Longar, Head of IT, explains how the Society partnered with SBS to launch its 'My Accounts' online savings platform and mobile app, complete with biometric login, faster account opening, and enhanced functionality. With nearly 3,000 members onboarded in just a few weeks, the project has expanded Swansea’s digital footprint, streamlined internal processes, and reinforced the Society’s commitment to investing in the right technology. Watch the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-Md8_g4 #SwanseaBuildingSociety #CustomerStory #SBS

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British Gas are extending the partnership with StepChange Debt Charity to support customers this winter 💙 We know many households across the UK are facing increased financial pressures. That’s why we’ve extended our partnership with StepChange, the UK’s leading debt advice charity — helping us provide quicker, more direct access to tailored support for customers struggling with debt. 👉 An estimated 18,000 additional British Gas customers are expected to benefit, on top of the 25,000 already supported in the past 12 months. By embedding a StepChange colleague directly into our vulnerable customer team, we’re putting people at the heart of this partnership and helping customers build greater financial resilience. Find out more about the partnership 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePhqewM3

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Trustly x Virgin Media O2 🚀 A game-changing partnership in UK payments! We’re proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Virgin Media O2 — marking an industry first in the UK as we bring the power of Open Banking and Pay by Bank to millions of their customers. Together, we’re setting a new standard for eCommerce and digital payments — making checkout experiences faster, more secure, and frictionless. 🎥 Don’t miss our exclusive video with Johan Tjärnberg, CEO of Trustly Group, and Abraham Georgakarakos, VP of Digital & eCommerce at Virgin Media O2 – sharing why this partnership is a milestone for both innovation and customer experience. This launch builds on strong momentum: ✅ Digital wallet payments rolled out for Virgin Media O2 contract customers ✅ A successful Open Banking pilot in 2024 ✅ And now — full-scale Pay-by-Bank payments, powered by Trustly We’re just getting started. Stay tuned — the future of payments is here.

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🚨 We’re proud to announce that Fimatix UK Ltd, Pace Technology UK, and Aigenix have been officially named to the CCS RM6353 Telematics Framework making cutting edge telematics available to UK Govt Fleet managers! ✅ Together, we’re delivering a powerful combination of: 🚗 Reliable telematics hardware (Pace Technology UK LTD) 📊 AI-powered analytics & insights (AiGenix) 🧠 Digital programme delivery & transformation (Fimatix) This collaboration will help UK public sector fleets reduce emissions, improve safety, and operate smarter than ever before. “We’re excited to deliver intelligent telematics solutions that improve fleet performance, safety and sustainability across UK public services.” –  Steve Kealey, Pace Technology UK “This partnership is a powerful step in bringing AI and real-time insights to public sector fleets.” – Muhammad Asad Irshad, Aigenix “We’re thrilled to support the UK public sector with smarter, safer and greener fleet solutions.” – Tim Howarth, Fimatix #RM6353 #FleetManagement #GovTech #Telematics #Aigenix #Fimatix #PaceTechnology #Sustainability #AI #UKPublicSector #SmartMobility #DigitalTransformation

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We’re excited to announce our partnership with Mastercard to make EV salary sacrifice schemes even more accessible for small businesses. Through the Mastercard Business Bonus programme, small business cardholders can now sign up to our scheme and offer employees an extra £100 charging credit when ordering an electric car. ⚡ Salary sacrifice isn’t just a perk for employees – it’s a win for businesses too: 🌍 Reduce your carbon footprint 👥 Boost employee retention and recruitment 💷 Save money while offering an attractive benefit Fiona Howarth, our founder, sums it up: "Salary sacrifice remains the cheapest way to drive a new EV. And the benefits are not just for drivers, but for their employers too." Read more - https://lnkd.in/exRhyzqQ #OctopusEV #EVSalarySacrifice #SustainableBusiness #EmployeeBenefits #ElectricVehicles #Mastercard

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Moto Hospitality has extended its relationship with NCR Atleos, delivering convenient, secure access to cash through the NCR Atleos Cashzone UK Network, which now includes more than 16,000 ATMs across the UK. Moto, the UK’s leading Motorway Service Area (MSA) operator, leverages the Cashzone ATM Network to provide access to cash across 45 key motorway service stations, putting cash in Moto’s customers’ hands where they need it. Read more in the Newsroom: https://bit.ly/3KGjKsq #AccessExpanded

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Recent inward investor, Neptune North has expanded their footprint in Newcastle taking half of level 6 in Bank House - Pilgrim Place alongside level 8 which the fintech moved into earlier this year. 👥 The team has already recruited more than 100 software developers, economists, quantitative analysts, data engineers and more since establishing their Newcastle HQ attracting talent from as far as Germany and Canada. Bank House now sits at full occupancy having completed just two years ago. The next phase of development will see 245,000 sq ft and around 100,000 sq ft of grade A office space at 1 & 2 Pilgrim Place respectively. Both are due for completion in Q2 2027. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_6tE_Wp

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