Banks exit small business car leases

THE majority government-owned RBS bank came under BBC scrutiny recently for not meeting business lending targets – but RBS is not the only guilty party. All the banks have shut up shop says our report on the future of personal car leases (right). So where do you go? Read more here. Of course, HP remains a key method of car funding – our lead article explains why. Finally, don’t forget our reader offer for Company Car Expert Opinion – click here now.

Ralph Morton - editor

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