Are there any differences between United Kingdom govenrment loans and grants?

The most important difference is that you have to pay the loans back, and you do not have to pay grants back although this does not mean the govenrment grants are free money. Grants are often only issued for very specific projects, while loans tend to be broader in application, essentially giving you more freedom to decide how you spend it just as long as you are going to pay it back. Many times the govenrment does not even offer the loans or the grants, but a third party organisation may. UKStartups.org not only maintains the difference between the two, but provides the best path to finding the one that best matches your objectives. For more information, ring us up at 020 3880 8554 or submit the information request form on our site.

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