Lord Young of Graffham, a former cabinet minister under Margaret Thatcher and an active investor in early-stage technology companies, is set to return to his role as a government adviser.
Westminster City Council has added to London’s growing number of start-up incubators, launching a studio space in the West End that will enable up to 1,000 companies and entrepreneurs to access office space.
The Business Growth Fund has completed its second investment, committing £25 million in growth capital for acquisitive Statesman Travel Group, an independent travel management company.
About a quarter of businesses with an annual turnover of £1 million or more hold a total of £4.65 billion in cash despite rising inflation because they have cancelled or postponed business development, new research shows.
About a quarter of businesses with an annual turnover of £1 million or more hold a total of £4.65 billion in cash despite rising inflation because they have cancelled or postponed business development, new research shows.
Software business Oracle has agreed to acquire US-based Endeca Technologies, which provides data management, web commerce and business intelligence. Round-up of today's M&A deals
Luxury deals website Secret Escapes has secured a second round of funding and announced a new chief executive as the company pursues further market share in the competitive online travel sector.
