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May 19, 2020

How to apply to the Future Fund

Applications for the Future Fund open this Wednesday. Here are your questions, answered.


Amy Lewin

11 min read

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The UK government has announced further details about its Future Fund — and will open the scheme to applications this Wednesday.

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Michael Buckworth, managing director of Buckworths.
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Ylan Steiner, partner at Orrick.
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