August 1, 2025

BBL Helpline

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BBL Summer of Love

We are entering a new phase of the Bounce Back Loan scheme, with attention now on encouraging those who blagged and defaulted on a BBL to set up a no questions asked repayment plan during the “BBL Summer of Love”. Then, once the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Gets Royal Assent, the Government’s attention will turn to seeking justice and recovering funds from those they know blagged a Bounce Back Loan, but haven’t set up a repayment plan, which will take place during the “BBL Winter of Regret.”

Covid Business Grant Blaggers

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Grant Blaggers

Whilst We Await the Imminent Launch of the BBL Summer of Love – Discover How Councils Will Be Chasing, Setting Up Affordable Repayment Plans or Reporting Covid Business Grant Blaggers to the Police or to the Department for Business and Trade

You will also discover when and how they will offer blaggers a repayment plan, or will refer them to the police or to the Department for Business and Trade (the Department), the latter will no doubt release the hounds of hell on such blaggers who don’t repay the grants, once the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill gets Royal Assent […]

BBL Summer of Love

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BBL Summer of Love

Cabinet Office Updates Fraud Privacy Notice, Revealing Role in Bounce Back Loan Turnover Investigations

The Cabinet Office’s updated privacy notice (July 7, 2025) confirms its role in the “Bounce Back Loan Fraud Analytics Pilot,” which identified borrowers who inflated turnover figures. Learn how this data-driven approach is fueling the government’s recovery efforts and what it means for those facing scrutiny over their loan applications in the ongoing crackdown.
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How Authorities Spot Inflated Turnover Claims in Bounce Back Loan Fraud Cases

Did you exaggerate your turnover to secure a Bounce Back Loan? The government is now targeting those who overstated their finances to qualify for funds. Using advanced analytics, authorities are identifying discrepancies and pursuing recoveries. Learn how they’re detecting fraud and what it means for borrowers facing investigations in the latest crackdown. […]

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Business Department Unveils New Strategy to Tackle Bounce Back Loan Fraud and Errors

The Department for Business and Trade has launched a bold “Counter Fraud Strategy” to recover misallocated COVID-19 grants and Bounce Back Loans. Focusing on fraud, errors, and credit losses, the plan signals tougher enforcement. Discover how this strategy will affect borrowers and what steps you can take to avoid trouble in the upcoming recovery efforts. […]

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MP Slams Business Department Over Bounce Back Loan Recoveries, Unaware of New Crackdown Plans

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown criticized the Department for Business and Trade’s handling of Bounce Back Loan recoveries, unaware of the looming “Summer of Love” and “Winter of Regret” initiatives. These campaigns aim to recover blagged funds through stricter enforcement. Find out how his concerns highlight the government’s next steps and what they mean for borrowers facing scrutiny. […]

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BBL Summer of Love

What Happens If You Took a Bounce Back Loan and Don’t Repay? Risks and Consequences in the Upcoming Crackdown

If you secured and then defaulted on a Bounce Back Loan but fail to arrange a repayment plan during the “Summer of Love”, then the “Winter of Regret” could bring serious consequences. Authorities intend to pursue legal action, seize assets, or impose financial penalties. Learn how the government is cracking down on defaulters and what’s at stake if you don’t act now to settle your loan. […]

Policy Papers Released

Below are the Government’s Policy Papers relating to the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, please give them a good read through, as you will discover what is being planned, in the “BBL Winter of Regret” once it becomes law for those who did blag a Bounce Back Loan if they fail to do the right thing (set up an affordable repayment plan) during the “BBL Summer of Love”

Latest BBL Blaggers

Whilst taking the Insolvency or personal bankruptcy route is an option for many business owners, lots of people have been encouraged to take that route by their Accountant or Insolvency Practitioners who know that person blagged a Bounce Back Loan.

They do so as there are fat profits to be made by them uncovering BBL related wrongdoing which is then reported, leading to those business owners getting long Director Bans, Bankruptcy Restrictions Orders and even Compensation Orders.

You will find 1000’s listed, along with what each of them did, in the BBL Blaggers section of the website and for the details of those jailed take a look in the BBL Crime and Punishment section of the site

Welcome to the Website

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Have a good look around the website, and if you are having any difficulties whatsoever repaying your Bounce Back Loan, or need a chat about what you may feel is a unique BBL related problem, give me a bell on the helpline, I will get you sorted, just like I have done with everyone who called before you. – Mike (Mr Bounce Back)

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Hunting Organised BBL Blaggers

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Mike on Radio 2 Talking BBL’s

Bounce Back Loan Helpline

If your head is spinning at all the Bounce Back Loan related information on this website, and you would prefer a chat, give me a bell on the helpline, I am always happy to talk; no matter what it is you have done with a BBL or what stage of the game you have arrived at. I will get you sorted. – Mike