by Charlie Spargo (Prolific North), The British Business Bank (BBB) has recently completed its 75,000th startup loan (SUL) as part of its programme which has
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British Business Bank Reports Nearly 20,000 Startup Loans Issued In The North of England Since 2012
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Islamophobia Surges Amid Lockdown Warn Civic Leaders in North of England
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Regional ‘Cold War’ – Saudi vs Iran
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Saudis Accuse Iran of ‘Direct Aggression’ Over Yemen Missile
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What the spread of Boko Haram has to do with Jesus’ return
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Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim’s family files new lawsuit to annul her marriage
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MH17: Call for prayers following Malaysia Airlines tragedy
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Christian group banned from holding Bible Day event in pub name after Sunday School founder
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Christian group banned from holding Bible Day event in pub name after Sunday School founder
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Christian Therapist Suspended for Praying With Muslim Coworker at UK Govt Healthcare Facility
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