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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).

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McKinnon & Clarke powers up in UCA deal

Dunfermline-based energy consultants McKinnon & Clarke has acquired Kent-based rival Utility Cost Analysis (UCA) for an undisclosed sum.  

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NorthStar backing for Antix

Gaming specialist Antix has received $3 million (£1.8 million) from investors including NorthStar Equity Investors (NSEI) and Hotspur Capital.

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Praesepe acquires Gaming Centres

Praesepe Plc, a Milton Keynes-based gaming business has acquired Bolton-based rival Issue Depth Limited and its subsidiary, Classic Leisure (Northern) Limited, for £1.5 million. 

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Mediaburst acquires Promptext

Cheshire-based marketing company Mediaburst has acquired Oxfordshire-based rival Promptext for an undisclosed sum.

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Daniel Stewart raises £1m

Smaller company-focused Daniel Stewart Securities has raised £1 million at a discounted 2p and strengthened its top team.

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Aircraft Medical buys Morpheus

Edinburgh-based Aircraft Medical has acquired Morpheus Medical, a Barcelona-based developer of surgical equipment. 

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Perspective acquires Multiplex 

Milton Keynes-based IFA consolidator Perspective Financial Group has acquired Cheshire-based Multiplex Financial Trustees for an undisclosed sum. 

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Provexis wins government grant

A developer of medical food and dietary supplements has secured EU approval for one of its products and won a grant to support further research.

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Octopus backs Phase Vision

Phase Vision, a manufacturer of optical inspection tools, has received £1.1 million from funds managed by Octopus Ventures.

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British Gas buys Energy and Building Management

British Gas owner Centrica Plc has acquired Energy and Building Management Solutions Limited (BMSL) for up to £3.2 million. 

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Sheffield Industrial acquires local rival

Sheffield Industrial Saws has acquired local rival Spear & Jackson International out of administration for an undisclosed sum.

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HSBC forecasts growth of ‘supercities’

Cities such as Newcastle and Brighton will become hubs for enterprise and innovation in future, according to a study from HSBC.