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).

Technology

Go global for growth

Four entrepreneurs discuss how exporting has helped their businesses to grow

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Trinity Mirror buys GMG Regional Media

Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has agreed to acquire GMG Regional Media from Guardian Media Group for up to £44.8 million. 

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Ethel Austin goes bust

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BSS acquires UGS

BSS Group, a distributor of equipment to specialist trades, has acquired Oxfordshire-based UGS for £5.1 million.

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New chairman for PLUS Markets

PLUS Markets Group’s chief executive officer Simon Brickles is moving to focus on ‘international activity’, as a new chairman Giles Vardey comes aboard.

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Exosect wins funding for European roll-out

Environmentally friendly pest control specialist Exosect has secured £2.25 million of venture capital to bring their products to market.

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LGC changes hands for £257 million

Chemical analytics group LGC has been acquired by private equity firm Bridgepoint from LGV Capital in a deal valuing the company at £257 million.

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Daisy completes 26th deal

Telecoms provider Daisy Group has completed its 26th deal since it was established in 2001, with the acquisition of Managed Communications for up to £6.3 million.

Technology

Talking freely

Why web-conferencing is the way forward

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TenCate buys AML  

Dutch textile technology business TenCate has acquired Swindon-based defence company AML for £10 million. 

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Future Films in AIM float

Easyjet chairman and former Whitehall warrior Sir Colin Chandler is to chair finance group Future Film Group, now tapping AIM for £5 million.

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Europa buys Operon

Building maintenance business Europa has acquired the facilities management division of Operon out of administration.