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<p>Since its launch in 2012, the Start-Up Loans programme, part of the British Business
Bank, has delivered more than 59,000 loans, totalling over £450m. One hundred and
seventeen Start-Up Loans have been provided to the Romford constituency with a total
value of £879,250.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses will also be helped with the Government’s
Industrial Strategy, which is our long-term plan to boost productivity by backing
businesses to create high-quality, well paid jobs throughout the United Kingdom, with
investment in skills, industries and infrastructure. We are working with the London
Local Enterprise Partnership to develop its Local Industrial Strategy, as part of
our aim to create prosperous communities across the country. The Local Industrial
Strategy will be long-term, based on clear evidence and aligned to the national Industrial
Strategy, identifying local strengths and challenges, future opportunities and the
action needed to boost productivity, earning power and competitiveness.</p>
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