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Government offers £30m to fund tech firms' growth

02 December 2008 • 1 min read

Business secretary Peter Mandelson wants to help technology SMEs

Mandelson: SMEs need access to finance The government has offered £30m to help small technology firms to grow their business. The fund, announced yesterday by business secretary Peter Mandels...

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