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Big Society bank launched

The prime minister will officially launch Britain's first 'Big Society' bank today, which has £600m to help fund social enterprises.

The prime minister will officially launch Britain's first 'Big Society' bank today, which has £600m to help fund social enterprises and community groups.

Big Society Capital will use £400m of unclaimed cash, which has been left dormant in bank accounts for more than 15 years and a further £200m from the country's four largest high street banks.

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