Business, personal finance and funding news explained clearly
Commerce Grants covers business developments, household finance updates, grants and funding news, and wider economic trends. Our aim is to make important topics easier to understand through clear reporting and accessible explainers.
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What Is a Business Grant?
An overview of what business grants are, how they work, who provides them and the key things businesses should understand.
Latest Updates
The latest reporting and explainers from across business news, personal finance, grants and funding, and the wider economy.
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What APR Means and Where It Appears
APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate. It is a term that appears frequently in relation to borrowing and consumer finance products, and it is often included in discussions about credit cards, loans and other forms of finance. Although the abbreviation is widely recognised, it is not always explained clearly in everyday reporting. In simple terms,…
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How Inflation Is Measured
Inflation is one of the most widely used terms in economic and financial reporting. It is often described as the rate at which prices are rising, but the way it is measured is more structured than that simple definition might suggest. In broad terms, inflation is measured by tracking changes in the prices of goods…
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What the Base Rate Is and Why It Matters
The base rate is one of the most frequently discussed figures in economic reporting. It is regularly mentioned in stories about inflation, borrowing costs, savings rates and central bank decisions, yet it is not always explained in clear terms. At its simplest, the base rate is the main policy interest rate set by a central…
Business News
News and analysis on business developments, sector trends, policy changes and the commercial environment.
Personal Finance
Personal finance news and insights to give you the latest information on all aspects of personal finances.
Grants & Funding
Find out more about how you can obtain access to grants and funding for businesses and other organisations.
Economy
What is the current state of the economy and what do key indicators tell us about the future direction of travel?
Explainers
Is there something in the world of finance that you struggle with? Our handy explainers are here to help.
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