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Game on for NetPlay TV

AIM-traded gaming company NetPlay TV Plc has taken over the production of the 'Challenge Jackpot' brand, including its associated website and television channel, which is broadcast on Virgin Media and Sky.

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Restructuring your business

Companies of all descriptions may need to take a closer look at their operations and financing over the coming months, so avoid blunders with these ten tips.

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AVISA buys aeroDAC 

AVISA Aviation Safety Systems, an East Sussex-based aerospace and safety consultancy, has acquired 33 per cent of rival aeroDAC for an undisclosed sum. For more deals click here.

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Fyffes picks up Panamanian pineapple plantation

Dublin-based tropical food importer Fyffes Plc has acquired a pineapple plantation and related production assets from Agroindustries Golden West SA in Panama for up to US$8 million (£5.3 million).

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Reinventing an industry

Without investment, creative companies wouldn’t be able to break new ground. The Media Magnate Awards sought to celebrate both the smartest investors and the companies leading the way in the UK’s most dynamic and innovative sector.

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Galliford Try makes Wright move

Galliford Try Plc, an Uxbridge-based construction and housebuilding group, has agreed to buy the residential development assets of Wright Homes (Hull) out of administration for £7 million in cash. 

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ACS acquires BSG 

London-based NHS healthcare software specialist Advanced Computer Software (ACS) has agreed to acquire Business Services Group, an IT outsourcing and networking company. ACS is offering BSG shareholders 19.11p in cash per BSG share, with a combined value of £15.5 million.

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Elavation gets a lift with Safeline

Elavation, a Milton Keynes-based rental company for powered lifts, has acquired the powered access rental division of Safeline Access Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

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ACS acquires BSG 

London-based NHS healthcare software specialist Advanced Computer Software (ACS) has agreed to acquire Business Services Group, an IT outsourcing and networking company. ACS is offering BSG shareholders 19.11p in cash per BSG share, with a combined value of £15.5 million.

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Elavation gets a lift with Safeline

Elavation, a Milton Keynes-based rental company for powered lifts, has acquired the powered access rental division of Safeline Access Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

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Loss Management buys E-Register

Loss Management Group, a specialist in handling insurance claims for lost or stolen jewellery and collectables, has acquired rival E-Register for £300,000 from Helphire Group Plc. 

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Economic Insight

Roger Bootle, MD of Capital Economics, argues that the depth of the downturn shouldn’t lead you to lose all sense of proportion

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Rockley Group sets up $100 million China fund

Technology investor Rockley Group has signed a deal with a Chinese partner to invest in 'sustainable' companies in the country's Shandong province.

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Darling on the defensive

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has defended his forecast for economic recovery by the end of this year and insists that his new 50 per cent tax rate for high earners is ‘fair’

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