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Monday, 6 October 2025
The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)
The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) is a UK government-backed initiative launched by the British Business Bank in July 2024 to provide smaller businesses with improved access to finance for investment and growth. It functions as the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) and allows businesses to apply for term loans, overdrafts, and other finance types through accredited lenders. A key feature is the 70% government-backed guarantee to the lender, encouraging them to offer better terms to borrowers by reducing their risk. Businesses can access funding through GGS-accredited lenders until March 31, 2026, with loan amounts typically up to £2 million, though the final decision rests with the lender after standard credit checks.
How the Scheme Works
- Small businesses should approach a GGS-accredited lender, such as HSBC, Lloyds Bank, or Barclays.
- The lender assesses the business's application, conducting standard credit and fraud checks.
- If the lender can offer a commercial facility on better terms without the GGS guarantee, they will do so. If not, and the business is eligible, the lender may use the GGS to provide the finance.
- The GGS helps improve the terms of the loan, including potentially more favourable interest rates and repayment periods.
Key Features and Eligibility
- The GGS replaces the Recovery Loan Scheme as the government's flagship support scheme for SMEs.
- The British Business Bank guarantees up to 70% of the loan value to the lender, which encourages them to take on more lending.
- The finance can be used for any legitimate business purpose, including managing cash flow, working capital, and other investments.
- Funding is available for facilities up to £2 million for most businesses in the UK.
- Applications for the scheme are open until March 31, 2026.
Who Should Apply?
- Small businesses in the UK seeking finance to invest and grow.
- Businesses of various sizes may be eligible, with eligibility assessed on a case-by-case basis by the lender.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Saturday 18 October to celebrate Deepavali with a special lunch
Do join us on Saturday 18 October to celebrate Deepavali with a special lunch, details below.
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DEEPAVALI CELEBRATION LUNCH
A lunch is being organised by BMS, hosted jointly with the RISE Global UK and the British Tamil Chamber of Commerce (BTCC), to celebrate Deepavali.
The RISE Global – is a social and business network for 80 million Tamils worldwide.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Deepavali, or Diwali, means a "row of lights", symbolising light over dark and good over evil.
Date: Saturday 18 October, 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: Crystal Wembley, 1 Poppin Business Centre, South Way, Wembley HA9 0HB
Nearest station: Wembley Park (14 minute walk)
Parking: available on site.
Dress Code: Traditional Indian or Smart Casual
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ENTERTAINMENT
Indian dances, Songs and Musical Recitals.
PROGRAMME
Lighting up Deepavali 2025: Professor Kanes K Rajah - Deputy Chair BMS & President RISE UK.
Deepavali Greetings:
Ms Mei Sim Lai DL OBE - Chair BMS
Mr Amutha Chelien - CEO RISE UK/Europe
Mr Rajkumar - President, British Tamil Chamber of Commerce
Tharmanantha Balu & Champa Gurnani - Organising Committee.
SPECIAL DEEPAVALI MESSAGES
Malaysian High Commissioner to United Kingdom, His Excellency Dato' Zakri Jaafar.
Worshipful Mayor of Brent, Cllr Ryan Hack
Dr Kamala Arunasalam - President, CANE UK.
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COST
BMS Members: £45 pp
Members of RISE UK and BTCC: £45 pp
BMS Student Members: £30 pp
Non members: £55 pp
Children from age 6 years upwards: £30 pp
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Please reserve your place(s) as soon as possible as places are limited.
Any update on the event may be viewed, and Bookings made using the online booking system, by visiting the Event Page:
Event Page - Click Here
or use the QR Code below.
Please note that, when booking at BMS Member's rates, it is necessary to be logged in to your User Account. Note that this includes BMS Student Members. To log in, look for the "Log in" button at the top right or bottom of the Event Page.
If you have not yet registered your User Account as a member, then you may do so here:
Create your account
Special Dietary requirements - Download the Flyer Page 2 to view the menu. This is a Halal menu but please advise if you have any special dietary requirements - this can be done when booking online.
If you are unable to book online, or have any queries, please contact BMS at
events@
Join as a Member of BMS
Anyone wishing to join BMS as a member can do so by visiting the "Join us" page or by clicking on the "Join now" button below :
Join Now
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Friday, 11 July 2025
From the British Malaysian Society
Dear Jean-Francois Dor,
There are 3 upcoming events organised by other Societies who are inviting BMS members and friends to attend. These are:
15 July 2025 - Eye Health Presentation at the London Clinic Eye Centre,Harley Street
18 July 2025 - Annual Convention of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA)
22 July 2025 - Women in the Livery Luncheon with the next Lord Mayor Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE
For futher details see below.
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15 July 2025 - Eye Health Presentation
at the London Clinic Eye Centre,Harley Street
Please view the event flyer using the link below and RSVP to Mei Sim Lai OBE DL
Email: meisimlai@yahoo.co.uk Mobile 07903 153 793
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18 July 2025 - Annual Convention of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA)
at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Pall Mall.
This event is co-hosted by The RISE UK, a partner of the British Malaysian Society
Please view the event flyer with booking form below, and contact the CMA organisers.
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22 July 2025 - Women in the Livery Luncheon
at the City Livery Club with the next Lord Mayor, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE, who is in line to become the 697th Lord Mayor and the 3rd woman in history to be elected to the post.
Please view the event flyer using the link below and RSVP to Mei Sim Lai OBE DL
Email: meisimlai@yahoo.co.uk Mobile 07903 153 793
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22 July 2025 - Women in the Livery Luncheon
Thursday, 3 July 2025
Summer MAKAN Party 2025
BMS Summer MAKAN Party
Please join us for our Summer MAKAN Party on 16 July. This should be a fun informal evening of networking with fellow BMS members and guests and the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially chosen authentic Malaysian dishes. The owner of Malay Fellas is Harith Yazid who is from Ampang in Kuala Lumpur.
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Date : Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Venue : Malay Fellas
Address: 16 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London, NW1 7HJ
Nearest Tube Station: Camden Town
Dress Code: Business wear or smart casual.
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COST ( FOR FOOD AND DRINKS)
BMS Members: £39 pp
BMS Student Members: £25 pp
Non-members: £49 pp
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Please reserve your place(s) as soon as possible as places are limited.
For further details and to book your place using the online booking system, use the "Click Here" button below to go to the Event page or use the QR code below.
Please note that, when booking at BMS Member's rates, it is necessary to be logged in to your User Account. Note that this includes BMS Student Members.
If you have not yet registered your User Account as a member, then you may do so here:
If you are not yet a member of BMS and wish to join, then it is very easy to do by clicking here:
Dietary Requirements
Please advise if you have any dietary requirements. This can be done when booking online.
If you are unable to book online, or have any queries, please contact Mei Sim Lai OBE DL as soon as possible by email at:
meisimlai@yahoo.co.uk or Mobile 07903 153793.
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