lending programme UK 22-02-2011 Government-backed lending programme to start in April Small firms struggling to access finance to start exporting will be able to apply for loans of up to 1 million from April 2011, under a Government-backed lending scheme. Small… 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#guarantee#guarantee scheme#small businesses#trade