Over £3 billion of new finance can be available to businesses across the East of England in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs. This forms part of Lloyds Banking Group’s plan to make over £35 billion of new finance available to companies operating and investing across the UK in 2026[1].
Businesses look to invest and grow in 2026
New research from Lloyds’ Business Barometer reveals 87% of East of England businesses have a clear view of their biggest opportunities for growth. Businesses identified investing in their workforce, developing new products or services, and entering new markets as their leading growth drivers over the next six months.
Kirsty Sadler, Regional Director for the East of England at Lloyds, said: “Lloyds Banking Group is proud to make £3 billion of new finance available for local firms in the East of England, helping them grow their businesses, invest in innovation and create new jobs. Whether it’s supporting a small company taking its first step into exporting, or a larger firm scaling up to meet growing demand, we’re committed to helping businesses turn their potential into growth.”
Backing ambitious businesses across the region
Firms across the East of England are already benefitting from Lloyds’ support. Family-run manufacturer Caps Cases recently secured £1.8 million from Lloyds to invest in new machinery that boosted production from 5,000 to 15,000 boxes an hour and reduced carbon emissions by 10%.
Trevor Bissett, managing director at Caps Cases, said: “The e-commerce boom that we saw during the pandemic has showed no signs of slowing down. That’s why it’s important for us as a business to continue investing in our operations so we’re in a position to support brands with high-quality and well-designed packaging.
“As a manufacturing business, investing in new machinery benefits our business model and the clients we serve. We’re already seeing the benefits – by boosting our productivity and capacity, we’re able to offer shorter lead-times for our clients, and can see this is providing a strong foundation for us to continue to grow with our customers. We’re extremely grateful for the support Lloyds has provided us on this project.”
