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UK firms holding surplus staff

The fear of losing valuable skills is leading companies to hold on to higher staff levels than needed, new research shows.

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Midven invests in AccurIC through early stage fund

Venture capital firm Midven has backed UK entrepreneur Dave Bannister through its Early Advantage Fund.

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Carlyle divests interest in UC4 to EQT

Private equity firm EQT has acquired a 100 per cent stake in UC4 in a deal which sees Carlyle Europe Technology Partners exit the business.

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Movenbank deposits $2.4 million of seed capital

Anthemis Group has joined forces with a Boston-based venture capital firm and pool of investors to back Movenbank.

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Third round of funding for Deminos to ramp up hiring

The Finance for Business North East Accelerator Fund has made an investment through its managing partner Northstar Ventures.

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Manchester jeweller Green + Benz closes MBO

The management team of jewellery retailer Green + Benz has led a buy-out of the business.

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No boost for buy-and-build in Q2

Europe's buy-and-build market remained subdued between April and June, with deal volumes failing to surpass those of the lacklustre first quarter.

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SMEs suffer managerial skill shortage

A lack of people skills is hampering managers of Britain's small and medium-sized companies.

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No boost for buy-and-build in Q2

Europe's buy-and-build market remained subdued between April and June, with deal volumes failing to surpass those of the lacklustre first quarter.

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SMEs suffer managerial skill shortage

A lack of people skills is hampering managers of Britain's small and medium-sized companies.

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A-Gas acquires US halocarbon specialist

Bristol-based A-Gas has acquired RemTec International, which specialises in the management of greenhouse gases called halocarbons, with backing from private equity investor LDC.

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MDNX grows sales to £85 million with Griffin buy

A Thames Valley-based company that helps businesses and government bodies manage their voice and data networks has accelerated its growth by acquiring another British business.

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Kier looks to embrace green technology with JV investment

Construction, services and property group Kier has established a joint venture with its parent company Bedfordia Group to launch cleantech company Biogen.

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Endless serves up Phoenix Foods to trade buyer

Phoenix Foods has been sold by private equity firm Endless after a five year position as a portfolio company.

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