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UK M&A hits the buffers but experts predict improvement

Merger and acquisition activity in the UK has remained low after second quarter figures for UK-to-UK deals shows that transactions fell by 39 per cent.

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Foresight leads green charge with East London recycling plant

A new organic waste facility to be built in East London's docks has received the backing it needs to begin development.

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Silverwing picks NVM as MBO backer

NVM Private Equity has launched its second management buy-out of 2012 and invested £6 million.

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Olympics fail to ignite the fortunes of UK retailers

The Olympics has failed to produce a rise in sales for mid-tier retailers, despite a record haul of medals for the Great Britain team.

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EIS interest sees figures climb by 18 per cent

The amount raised by businesses in the UK through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has risen to £611 million.

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Compagnie du Ponant sails over to Bridgepoint

European private equity firm Bridgepoint has acquired French luxury cruise line company Compagnie du Ponant.

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LDC teams up with Paul Campbell to launch new food fund

The private equity house of Lloyds Bank has backed a new restaurants-focused food and beverage fund to be run by Hill Capital Partners.

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Six Degrees plugs gap in business with Aurora buy

Venture capital-backed Six Degrees Group has made the 12th acquisition of its 18-month lifetime.

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LDC teams up with Paul Campbell to launch new food fund

The private equity house of Lloyds Bank has backed a new restaurants-focused food and beverage fund to be run by Hill Capital Partners.

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Six Degrees plugs gap in business with Aurora buy

Venture capital-backed Six Degrees Group has made the 12th acquisition of its 18-month lifetime.

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Kosovan marble business joins AIM

Minerals business Fox Marble has begun life on the Alternative Investment Market and raised fresh funds in the process.

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Birmingham video firm receives Midven cash

Rugby World Cup 2011 video producer Big Button Media has closed a £400,000 funding round as it looks to grow its share of the UK market.

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ISIS Equity Partners closes second MBO of 2012

The management team of Impetus Automotive has led a buy-out of the business consultancy firm with help from ISIS Equity Partners.

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MoBank closes £2.25 million round with help from Envestors

AIM-listed investment management group Braveheart Investment has closed an equity fundraising into MoBank.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial