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Ludgate and Frop leap from agri.capital

AIM-listed Ludgate Environmental Fund and London-based investor Frog Capital have exited European biogas and biomethane producer agri.capital.

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McAfee boosts protection service

Computer security company McAfee has agreed to buy database protection business Sentrigo.

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Ageas expands its insurance cover

Insurance business Ageas, which was rebranded from Fortis in October, has acquired Castle Cover.

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Dealmakers wary of Budget impact

Chancellor George Osborne announced changes in yesterday’s Budget that divided opinion among M&A practitioners.

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Budget 2011: ‘Mixed bag’ on support for growth businesses

While the private equity and VC community have welcomed George Osborne's 2011 Budget, many businesses say they fail to see great benefit from the government's enterprise initiatives.

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Budget 2011: Growth forecast cut again

Opposition leader Ed Miliband has said government cuts are to blame for the UK's growth forecast for 2011 being revised downwards.

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Budget 2011: Green Investment Bank will have up to £3 billion

The government's 'green investment bank' will have access to up to £3 billion of funds to support low-carbon investment, Chancellor George Osborne has announced.

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Budget 2011: Osborne favours EIS with greater tax relief

Chancellor George Osborne has strongly backed the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) in today’s Budget, making ‘sweeping changes’ to the initiative to improve business access to finance.

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Budget 2011: Green Investment Bank will have up to £3 billion

The government's 'green investment bank' will have access to up to £3 billion of funds to support low-carbon investment, Chancellor George Osborne has announced.

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Budget 2011: Osborne favours EIS with greater tax relief

Chancellor George Osborne has strongly backed the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) in today’s Budget, making ‘sweeping changes’ to the initiative to improve business access to finance.

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Corporation tax windfall for businesses

Chancellor George Osborne heralded a ‘Budget that encourages enterprise’ as he outlined the government’s plans for the next year.

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Betfred makes online gamble

UK online bookmaker Betfred.com has purchased bingo websites BuckyBingo.com and BOGOFBingo.com in the company’s first online gaming purchase.

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Fund to raise £200 million for green business

Asset manager Foresight Group has secured £70 million for a fund to invest in recycling and renewable energy projects in London.

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Femcare sold to Utah Medical for £25 million

Mid-market private equity firm Barclays Private Equity has exited Femcare Group, selling its holding in the business to Nasdaq-listed Utah Medical Products for £25 million.

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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.

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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