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Soaring rates of graduate start-ups

The number of start-ups launched by graduate students of English universities has soared by more than a quarter in the past three years, research finds.

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William Chase ‘divorces’ Tyrrells Crisps

William Chase, founder of Tyrrells Crisps, has sold his remaining shares in the premium crisp brand to private equity firm Langholm Capital, commenting that he feels 'broken hearted' over the sale.

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Cawood Scientific in £4 million MBO

Research and laboratory testing provider Cawood Scientific plans to expand across the UK and Europe following a £4 million management buy-out (MBO).

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Caan: UK ‘could definitely do more’

Dragons' Den investor James Caan has claimed the UK 'could definitely do more' to support entrepreneurial talent and emerging companies.

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Attraction World acquired in £6.9 million MBO

UK private equity firm Maven Capital Partners has backed the £6.9 million management buy-out of Attraction World, a Birmingham-based global ticketing provider.

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Restore acquires Formsafe

Restore has acquired the records management business Formsafe for £1 million.

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Aerocan in Ball deal

US packaging company Ball is to acquire the aerosol can producer Aerocan for £185 million.

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Octopus invests in Diverse Energy

Green energy producer Diverse Energy has received £2 million expansion funding from Octopus Investments.

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Aerocan in Ball deal

US packaging company Ball is to acquire the aerosol can producer Aerocan for £185 million.

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Octopus invests in Diverse Energy

Green energy producer Diverse Energy has received £2 million expansion funding from Octopus Investments.

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Hut Group buys Mankind Direct

Acquisitive consumer products business The Hut Group has bought the online retailer Mankind Direct for £2.5 million.

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Green Compliance buys Enviroguard

AIM-quoted Green Compliance has acquired the pest and bacteria control business Enviroguard for £1.6 million.

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Government neglecting SME needs

Entrepreneurs in the UK feel more neglected by the government than their counterparts overseas, research finds.

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Diverse Energy secures £2 million for launch

Octopus Investments has invested £2 million in Diverse Energy, a developer of low-carbon mobile phone tower technology, which will enable the company to take its product to market.

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