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Consumer legislation overhaul

The EU is set to standardise and extend consumer legislation. Jennifer Edwards, an associate at law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore, looks at what that means for UK businesses.

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Nipson Digital Printing in administration

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Vertu acquires David Penman Cars

Car dealership consolidator Vertu Motors has acquired Darlington-based David Penman Cars for £1.1 million.

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New Earth closes funding for two projects

UK waste treatment and renewable energy group New Earth Solutions has raised almost £20 million for two new projects.

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DFJ buys 3i stake in Nimbus

Encore Ventures, a division of venture capitalist DFJ Esprit, has acquired 3i’s stake in business process management company Nimbus.

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Lonrho secures £16 million

Africa-focused conglomerate Lonrho has raised £16 million for expansion and wants authority to issue more shares.

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Curzon Park leads Q Chip investment 

Biotech company Q Chip has received £1 million in a funding round led by cleantech venture investor Curzon Park Capital.

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Tracsis acquires SIS

Tracsis, a provider of consultancy services for the transport sector, has acquired software company Safety Information Systems (SIS) for up to £515,000. 

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Curzon Park leads Q Chip investment 

Biotech company Q Chip has received £1 million in a funding round led by cleantech venture investor Curzon Park Capital.

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Tracsis acquires SIS

Tracsis, a provider of consultancy services for the transport sector, has acquired software company Safety Information Systems (SIS) for up to £515,000. 

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Buy-out firms in trouble

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Balderton-backed Yoox in IPO

Online fashion retailer Yoox has completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the Milan stock exchange, allowing a partial exit for Balderton Capital.

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Helvetia buys City Gate and TAM

Swiss private banking group Helvetia Wealth has acquired UK financial advisory firms City Gate Money Managers and TAM Asset Management for an undisclosed sum.

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More KTPs approved this year

Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) between business and academic institutions have increased despite the recession.

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