About

Hunter Ruthven graduated from the university of Sussex in geography and politics before joining Vitesse Media. He was the Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2012 to 2014, before moving on to Caspian Media Ltd to become Editor of Real Business.

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Cable looks to curb excessive executive pay

The UK government has laid out what it describes as the most 'far-reaching reform' of directors' pay in a decade.

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Germany looms in the mirror for the UK

Despite the UK remaining Europe's 'top destination' for foreign direct investment, Germany is set to top the pile in two years.

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Applications close for Regional Growth Fund

The third round of the Regional Growth Fund has attracted 409 bids, compared to 464 and 492 in the previous two processes.

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Healthcare deals for the Business Growth Fund

The Business Growth Fund has taken its June dealmaking to four transactions on the back of its new investment into Springfield Healthcare Group.

Entrepreneurs

Why Dyslexia Makes For Great Entrepreneurs

What do Richard Branson, Stephen Spielberg and the late Steve Jobs all have in common?

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Empyrean taps Macquarie for US$10 million

AIM-quoted oil and gas company Empyrean Energy is to draw down the first US$10 million (£6.4 million) of its debt facility with Macquarie Bank.

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Oxford Immunotec raises US$28 million in fifth round

Medical diagnostics company Oxford Immunotec has secured US$28 million (£18 million), bringing total funds raised to more than US$100 million.

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Encore invests in testing equipment company

The owners of Technical Software Consultants, which makes equipment to test metallic structures for cracks and defects, have sold most of their shareholding to a London-based investment firm.

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Powwownow acquires Conference Genie

The provider of free conference calls is looking to strengthen its grip on the UK market with the acquisition of a rival company.

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Local businesses worth double internet economy

British people spend £88 a week at pubs, newsagents and other local businesses, adding up to £218 billion a year, new research finds.

Alternative Finance for Business

Move over, Merlin 

It’s time to replace the failed Project Merlin with a more radical solution to the UK’s business finance freeze, argues Barclay Lamont, who puts the case for a microfinance-based model.

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Bridges Ventures cleans up with Pure Washrooms

London-based Bridges Ventures has exited its investment in Pure Washrooms, a Coventry-based washroom installation and maintenance business.