lending UK 29-09-2011 NE firms: Lending freeze starting to thaw The lending freeze that has gripped markets since the financial crash of 2008 is starting to thaw, firms in the North-East of England have claimed. The lending freeze that has…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#Bank of England#invoice#small business#UK economy