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Secondary funds acquisition for Electra as it ramps up bank assets activity

Electra Partners has snapped up a clutch of secondary private equity funds in a deal which it describes as a 'discount'.

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Green Investment Bank suffers first casualty as duputy chairman leaves

Adrian Montague is stepping down as deputy chairman of the UK Green Investment Bank.

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James Caan's Start-Up Loans scheme backs 1,000th entrepreneur

The £112 million Start-Up Loans initiative has seen its uptake double since an extension was announced in early January.

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HMRC urges firms to prepare for RTI tax system replacing one 'not fit for purpose'

Ahead of all employers in the UK receiving a letter laying out the requirements of Real Time Information, HMRC has urged all companies to prepare for the initiative.

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Lion Capital becomes third private equity backer of hair straighteners brand ghd

Hair styling brand GHD has undergone a buy-out through a trade of ownership between Montagu Private Equity and Lion Capital.

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August Equity secures another trade sale as it exits 4Projects investment

A trade sale of August Equity has seen the investment firm offload its interest in software business 4Projects.

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Angel network takes part in Sustainable Marine Energy fundraising round

A London Business Angels-led investment deal has seen tidal energy platform company Sustainable Marine Energy charge itself with £150,000.

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Albion Ventures adds to healthcare portfolio by backing MyMeds&Me

Investment firm Albion Ventures has added MyMeds&Me to its portfolio through a £2 million transaction.

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Angel network takes part in Sustainable Marine Energy fundraising round

A London Business Angels-led investment deal has seen tidal energy platform company Sustainable Marine Energy charge itself with £150,000.

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Albion Ventures adds to healthcare portfolio by backing MyMeds&Me

Investment firm Albion Ventures has added MyMeds&Me to its portfolio through a £2 million transaction.

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RollUp Media closes second venture round in seven months

Digital publishing business RollUp Media has added to the €1.2 million (£1 million) of funding it received in July 2012 by securing a further €1.5 million.

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New Future High Streets Forum to build on the work of Mary Portas

The UK high street cannot live in the past and must adapt to survive, says local growth minister Mark Prisk.

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Investing in the right office environment

For Nicholas Green and his printed.com business, setting up an enjoyable and motivating office space was one of the top priorities.

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Businesses urged to bid for share of Employer Ownership Pilot funds

A second tranche of funding has been freed up as part of the Employer Ownership Pilot to allow businesses to create training programmes.