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Dragons’ Den has helped UK economy, says James Caan

Star of Dragons' Den and multimillionaire entrepreneur James Caan says the TV programme has helped to create a more entrepreneurial culture in Britain.

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US Leaf Clean in biomass deal

Leaf Clean Energy Company, an AIM-listed venture established to invest in clean energy companies and projects in North America, has made a $12.2 million investment in Telogia.

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Enara closes two bolt-on deals

August Equity-backed Enara Group, a provider of private and social services-based home care in London and the home counties, has acquired County Care and certain assets from The Home Service Group.

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Westminster Group Plc acquires Longmoor Services

Westminster Group Plc, the AIM-listed supplier of system services and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets, has announced that it has acquired Longmoor Services for up to £2.4 million.

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VAT cut not helpful, say SMEs 

The vast majority of SMEs believe the Chancellor’s VAT cut was a bad idea, according to a survey conducted by Access Accounting.

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Diagnostic software firm in BIMBO

A buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) team has acquired Diagnos, a developer of diagnostic software for the car servicing industry, for an undisclosed sum.

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UME in takeover talks

Uruguay Mineral Exploration says it is in discussions which "may or may not" lead to an offer. Based in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo and quoted on AIM and the Toronto Venture Exchange, UME operates Uruguay’s only producing gold mine.

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Capita buys healthcare data businesses

Support services group Capita has bought the two UK-focused businesses of Healthcare Knowledge International (HKI) for £11.6 million.

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UME in takeover talks

Uruguay Mineral Exploration says it is in discussions which "may or may not" lead to an offer. Based in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo and quoted on AIM and the Toronto Venture Exchange, UME operates Uruguay’s only producing gold mine.

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Capita buys healthcare data businesses

Support services group Capita has bought the two UK-focused businesses of Healthcare Knowledge International (HKI) for £11.6 million.

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Dealmaking in the downturn

Fund managers move to diversify their portfolios as CEOs shed non-essential assets. Andrew MacLeod reports on doing deals in the tough times ahead.

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Tech sector boosts M&A

Are cash-rich UK tech companies set to ratchet up their acquisition strategies in the upcoming year?

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Capita closes two deals

Support services group Capita has bought two businesses from Healthcare Knowledge International, generating a "significant return" for HKI’s private equity shareholder Inflexion.

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Imagini receives £9.5m

Imagini, which aims to help advertisers understand their online audiences through picture-based quizzes, has secured $13.5 million (£9.5 million).