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Government Covid-19 Bounce Back Loan for small businesses

Earlier today the government released the final details of the new Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS). Businesses can apply for £2,000 to £50,000 and will be able to access the cash in days.  The loans will be 100% backed by the government as opposed to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) that were only

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Daily lockdown walks with my family

Each day during the lockdown i go out for a walk after lunch, always with my youngest daughter. and usually with my girlfriend. This normally involves my 2 year old walking until she gets a little tired before sitting in the pram and having a snooze. We normally walk to the next village and around

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What does a tortoise have to do with FIRE?

You may have noticed a few tortoises doted around on this web site. I often refer to myself as a tortoise not because I am old and wrinkly (though I am no spring chicken), but because when it comes to achieving goals I am more like a tortoise than a hare.  I also recognise that

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