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Procurement bias against SMEs

Private sector businesses believe that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ‘less competitive’ than their larger counterparts, according to a survey from telecoms groups BT Business and Cisco.

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AIM’s oil & gas activity rises – report

Ernst & Young has revealed that its Oil & Gas Eye index, which monitors the performance of the top 20 oil and gas companies on AIM, has shown a 27 per cent increase in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year.

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First Artist to stage US deal

A London-based media, events and entertainment group that has helped promote West End shows, such as Mamma Mia!, The Lion King and The Sound of Music, is on the verge of expanding its operations across the Atlantic.

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Clean energy investment completed

Leaf Clean Energy Co, which invests in North American clean energy companies, has completed a US$20.9 million (£10.9 million) investment in Energia Escalona's hydroelectric project in Mexico.

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Blackstone unveils new cleantech team

Renewable energy companies could be in-line for a boost after a US asset management giant announced that it has created a new team to invest in the cleantech energy sector.

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Pearson increases
Nigerian interests

A US-based international educational products specialist has taken a majority stake in an African publisher, increasing its exposure to a country that has 35 million students.

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Wellcome investment in M&S

Wellcome Trust has taken a 2.5 per cent stake in Marks and Spencer worth an estimated £100 million. Shares fell after the announcement, prompting speculation that a potential bidder is looking at the beleaguered retailer.

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Dubai somersaults into circus deal

Cirque du Soleil, a Canadian-based entertainment and performance company, has sold a 20 per cent stake of its business to Dubai-based property developer Nakheel and investment company Istithmar World Capital for an undisclosed fee.

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Wellcome investment in M&S

Wellcome Trust has taken a 2.5 per cent stake in Marks and Spencer worth an estimated £100 million. Shares fell after the announcement, prompting speculation that a potential bidder is looking at the beleaguered retailer.

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Dubai somersaults into circus deal

Cirque du Soleil, a Canadian-based entertainment and performance company, has sold a 20 per cent stake of its business to Dubai-based property developer Nakheel and investment company Istithmar World Capital for an undisclosed fee.

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French oil giant Total SA buys Synenco Energy

The French oil company Total SA has completed its acquisition of Synenco Energy, a Canadian oil sands developer, for $506 million (£259 million). Read on for more deal headlines.

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Bidder gets teeth into 1st Dental

1st Dental Laboratories has received a takeover approach at “no more than 8.5p per share,” which values the Harrogate dental supplier at £3.6 million.

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Equity fund invests in a secure future

Skipton-based network security firm Syphan Technologies has received a £250,000 investment from the Yorkshire & Humber Equity Fund.

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Oddbins sold to investment group

Oddbins, a wine retailer, has been sold to a consortium of investors lead by the former managing directors son for an undisclosed sum. Read on for more deal headlines.

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