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What's a 'loan', not a grant?

This £400 million is a loan, meaning the UK expects it back, unlike a grant which is a gift. The idea is that the facility will invest wisely, generate returns, and then repay the UK, making sure British taxpayers' money is used efficiently and comes back home.

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