UK 18-05-2011 Project Merlin fails to hit target Project Merlin, the government s flagship initiative to increase small business lending, is set to miss its first set of targets, according to preliminary figures. Project Merlin, the government’s flagship…… 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#guarantees#small business#SME lending