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Security group’s Rock Steady deal

An international security group has added an event stewarding and crowd management company to its portfolio.

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Foresight to manage Noble VCT

The directors of Noble VCT have announced that from 1 April it will be managed by venture capital group Foresight.

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Keycom clears debts via PLUS

PLUS-listed Keycom, which installs phone and broadband connections in student accommodation, has raised £1.5 million through a placing. The company has also converted loan notes worth £4.5 million held by three of its institutional investors into equity.

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Resourceful Scotland

Morag Dickson looks at the declining productivity of the North Sea and how the tide is turning for Scotland's energy industry.

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YFM backs Fishawack MBO

Medical communications business Fishawack, which has offices in Cheshire and Oxfordshire, is undergoing a management buy-out (MBO) for £6 million.

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CBI speaks up for non-doms

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the Chancellor to postpone next month’s implementation of what it called “ill-conceived” tax proposals on wealthy foreigners residing in the UK but claiming ‘non-domiciled’ status.

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Dispute firm drives CMC deal

Driver Group, a provider of commercial and dispute resolution services to the construction industry, has completed its first acquisition since it joined AIM more than two years ago.

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First institutional fundraising for wave energy venture

ORECon, the Devon-based developer of a device to harness energy from waves, has received $24 million (£12.1 million) from a syndicate of European and US venture capital houses.

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Dispute firm drives CMC deal

Driver Group, a provider of commercial and dispute resolution services to the construction industry, has completed its first acquisition since it joined AIM more than two years ago.

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First institutional fundraising for wave energy venture

ORECon, the Devon-based developer of a device to harness energy from waves, has received $24 million (£12.1 million) from a syndicate of European and US venture capital houses.

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Tarsus buys into China

A London-based business-to-business media group has started expanding into emerging markets with an acquisition in China. LSE-listed Tarsus Group, which has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media, has bought 50 per cent of Hubei Hope Exhibition Company.

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SAM buys Burfield

Syndicate Asset Management plc (SAM) has made its tenth acquisition since its 2005 AIM float to strengthen its financial planning offering to private clients.

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Car manual publisher closes digital deal

A publisher of car and motorcycle repair and maintenance manuals has expanded its portfolio of products for professional mechanics following an acquisition in the Netherlands.

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Dressed for success

Despite a perceived trend towards dressing down, the majority of office workers still believe dressing smartly helps win promotions, according to a survey from recruiter Reed Employment.

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