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Safran secures stake

Safran, an international high technology group focused on aerospace propulsion, aircraft equipment and defence security, has acquired an 81 per cent stake in GE Homeland Protection, a major supplier of baggage screening systems to airports, for $580 million 

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Tough target set for zero-energy buildings

The European Parliament wants all residential and commercial buildings constructed after 2018 to comply with stringent new requirements for energy efficiency.

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UK architects in merger

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Mad Dog Athletics buys Peak Pilates

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Credit makes a comeback

Credit availability is on the rise, according to the most recent Credit Conditions Survey conducted by the Bank of England. 

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Portmeirion buys bust companies

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Airsprung buys Hush-a-Bye

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SMEs scared to chase late payments

Less than a quarter of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have ever taken legal action to recover outstanding debts, claims a survey.

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Airsprung buys Hush-a-Bye

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SMEs scared to chase late payments

Less than a quarter of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have ever taken legal action to recover outstanding debts, claims a survey.

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Social entrepreneur: Boo Armstrong

Boo Armstrong, MD of complementary medicine specialist GetWellUK, explains how she turned her charity into a financially viable operation.

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Airsprung in Hush-A-Bye deal

Airsprung, a Wiltshire-based supplier of manufactured and imported furniture, has acquired Hush-A-Bye Ltd, a Birmingham-based manufacturer and supplier of mattresses, for £300,000 in cash.

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Hambro in merger and market move 

Hambro Mining Plc, a London-based mining and exploration company with its assets based in Russia, has merged with Anglo-Russian rival Aricom Plc. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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IDOX snaps up J4B

IDOX Plc, a London-based management knowledge business, has acquired J4B Software and Publishing, a provider of web-based content principally to local authorities, for £800,000 in 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