Lloyds says UK economy could unlock GBP 250 billion if women start and scale businesses at men’s rate

• Lloyds Banking Group analysis flagged women entrepreneurs as a major UK growth lever, estimating up to GBP 250 billion in potential economic value.
• Report pointed to persistent scaling barriers despite strong performance, led by limited access to finance, investor networks, mentors, visibility.
• Regional funding concentration outside London cited as a constraint on high-growth formation, with spillovers for jobs, productivity, local investment.
• Collaboration across government, banks, investors urged to widen funding pathways, expand local ecosystems, improve transparency via industry initiatives.
• Lloyds reported 5,000 women entrepreneurs engaged since 2024, supported by 18,000 hours of programmes and resources to improve funding readiness.

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