These are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:

Midlands loan provider goes on the road to promote £400K investment fund

BCRS Business Loans connected with top figures in the West Midlands investment sector at RAF Cosford to advocate for the newly unveiled £400 million Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, aimed at bolstering small businesses.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/324709/ 

Ten Priorities for the Next Government

The Business Magazine in conjunction with James Cowper Kreston has released a ten-point business manifesto detailing the demands of Southern England's business leaders from the incoming government, covering essential matters from support for SMEs to improving the UK's business attractiveness.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/ten-priorities-for-the-next-government/ 

Southampton’s Curve Therapeutics closes £40.5m funding round

Southampton-based biotech startup Curve Therapeutics has secured over £40.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Pfizer Ventures, with additional investment from Columbus Venture Partners, British Patient Capital, Advent Life Sciences, and Epidarex Capital.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/southamptons-curve-therapeutics-closes-40-5m-funding-round/