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Pearson and Curtiss buys O’Pray

Hull-based lift equipment manufacturer Pearson and Curtiss has acquired local rival J.W. O’Pray & Sons for £1 million.

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Businesses turn away graduates

The number of companies looking to recruit graduates has plummeted since last year, according to worldwide research from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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Straight acquires Helesi

Recycling products distributor Straight has acquired the UK arm of Greece-based manufacturer Helesi for £1.7 million.

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Midven launches new early-stage fund

Birmingham-based Midven, an investor in growing companies, has launched a new fund and made its first investment.

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Cashbox trims pre-tax deficit

Acquisitive cash machine operator Cashbox is shifting to free-to-use machines after an interim pre-tax deficit trimmed by £250,000 to £1.2 million.

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Acquisition for Gresham portfolio company

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Digital Barriers joins AIM

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British Seafood appoints administrators

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Digital Barriers joins AIM

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British Seafood appoints administrators

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Halo Insurance Services launched

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PayPoint buys Verrus   

Cash and internet payment specialist PayPoint has agreed to acquire Verrus, a mobile phone services business, for up to £29 million.

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Virgin moves into healthcare

Virgin, the business group of Sir Richard Branson, has moved into healthcare with the acquisition of a majority stake in Assura Medical for £4 million. 

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Canaccord buys Genuity

Canada-based broker and investment group Canaccord Financial is buying Genuity Capital Markets for £159 million in shares and cash.

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