About

Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary Communications at The Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

News

London still top city for business

The UK’s capital is still the best place in Europe to do business, according to an annual study of 34 cities from real estate firm Cusham & Wakefield.

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Praesepe acquires The Crystal Rooms

Milton Keynes-based gambling company Praesepe has acquired London gaming centre The Crystal Rooms for a nominal sum.

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CustomVis raises funds

Bombed-out laser eye surgery equipment specialist CustomVis has tapped investors for £299,390 to boost European sales.

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IQE alights on £3.6m NanoGan

Superconductor wafer maker IQE is paying £3.6 million for Bath University industrial lighting products spin-out NanoGen.

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Studentgems in angel funding

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Patron bids for Powerleague

Five-a-side football company Powerleague is recommending a 52p cash bid from major shareholder Patron Sports Leisure.

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ADVFN focuses on cutting costs

Stocks and shares website operator ADVFN has halved annual pre-tax losses to £710,000 owing to strict cost management.

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Amplio snaps up bankrupt US water business

London private equity group Amplio has acquired almost all the assets of NASDAQ-quoted water treatment company Basin Water for $2 million.

Legislation and Regulation

Most of Companies Act becomes law

Some 550 sections of the 2006 Companies Act, the largest single piece of UK legislation ever to be introduced, come into force today.

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AMS acquires remaining stake in Corpura

Cheshire-based wound care group Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) has acquired the remaining 50.6 per cent of the shares in Corpura B.V. from Recticel for up to €2.3 million (£2.1 million). 

Entrepreneurs

Shilpa Shetty talks business

With business interests ranging from curry to cricket, Shilpa Shetty is ready to launch a range of spices and chutneys in UK supermarkets. GB finds out more in an exclusive interview.

Leadership

Social entrepreneur: Julia Ashley

Speed and ease of putting new ideas into action is vital for Julia Ashley, new business director at London-based housing association and care provider Central and Cecil.