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Promotion Space acquires Brandspace

A Cheshire-based company which organises promotions in shopping centres across the UK has acquired a rival business.

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Merlin Entertainments buys London Aquarium

In today's deal headlines amusement park operator Merlin Entertainments has bought London Aquarium, as Hydro International plc purchases US rival, Eutek Systems

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Balfour Beatty makes airport bid

An engineering, construction and investment group is to add a second airport to its business after agreeing a £14 million deal.

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Oxford Capital launches new fund

Venture capitalist Oxford Capital has launched its fifth fund, which will invest in the healthcare, sustainability and communications sectors.

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Insolvencies leading to buy-out bargains

Latest statistics from the Insolvency Service reveal that the number of companies being forced into administration or receivership by their creditors has soared.

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ECI backs digital buy-out

A digital media group that supports Orange, William Hill and Sony has been valued at £45.5 million after its chief executive led a buy-out of the business.

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Fuel manufacturer makes smokeless acquisition

A UK supplier of support services to the energy, mineral and waste sectors has bolstered its fuel portfolio with the acquisition of a solid fuel manufacturer in South Wales.

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Imagine Communications acquires Irish Broadband

Irish telecoms group Imagine Communications has acquired internet service provider Irish Broadband for €47 million (£37 million) in a debt-free deal.

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Fuel manufacturer makes smokeless acquisition

A UK supplier of support services to the energy, mineral and waste sectors has bolstered its fuel portfolio with the acquisition of a solid fuel manufacturer in South Wales.

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Imagine Communications acquires Irish Broadband

Irish telecoms group Imagine Communications has acquired internet service provider Irish Broadband for €47 million (£37 million) in a debt-free deal.

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Hornby’s model deal

A company famous for its model railways has diversified its portfolio after it completed a seven-figure acquisition.

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Balfour Beatty in property play

Construction giant Balfour Beatty plc has snapped up the military Public Private Partnership (PPP) accommodation business from a US real estate investment trust for $350.5 million (£176.3 million) in cash.

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Insurance group taps banks for £150 million

UK-headquartered insurance and reinsurance group Brit Insurance Holdings has secured a revolving credit facility of £150 million led by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

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Trade fair or face jail, says FSA

Dealmakers and traders were given a stark warning yesterday by the Financial Services Authority, Paul Driscoll reports.

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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