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Venture capitalist Foresight and consulting group Mouchel aim to invest up to £50 million in the UK cleantech industry after forming a strategic partnership.

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International security solutions group G4S plc has acquired GSL via its holding company De Facto 1119 for £355 million payable on completion. Payment comprises £158 million for De Facto’s entire issued share capital and the assumption of up to £197 million net debt and working capital.

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Public companies play a number of 'games' in order to improve their balance sheet in time for the year-end, claims research from consulting firm REL. The bad news is that these improvements are short-lived, with companies wiping them away by the first quarter of the new year.

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A new venture from David Martell, the founder of driving data specialist Trafficmaster, has attracted equity finance of £800,000.

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Alpha Plus, a group of independent schools, colleges and nurseries throughout the UK, has been acquired by property investment specialist Delancey.

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Engine Group, a privately-owned marketing services company, is acquiring brand activation specialist Liquid Communications, which will be merged with Engine Group’s communications business, Woo, on 14 January 2008.