Weekly news lesson 298: 26th July 2012: ‘Bank of Dave’ helps small businesses raise finance

By Karen Richardson

Maverick businessman Dave Fishwick decided to set up his own ‘bank’ after his minibus company was jeopardized when high street banks started denying loans to his buyers. Burnley Savings and Loans is already lending £25,000 a week and has hundreds of happy customers.  

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