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LSE seeks a more rigorous AIM

A consultation document released by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) should strengthen the regulatory framework of AIM, notably by creating greater accountability and transparency for Nomads and issuers.

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Apax swoops for Incisive

Private equity firm Apax Partners has agreed to buy Incisive Media for £199 million, through newly incorporated bidding company Apax Summer Limited.

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Another Plus for Brickles

Earlier this week saw the launch of Global Education Group on Plus Markets, the tertiary growth market being invigorated by CEO Simon Brickles.

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Invista makes its mark

Invista, a real estate investment management newcomer, saw its shares soar to an immediate 5p premium to its 90p AIM placing price on Tuesday.

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SBS to be downsized

Following a barrage of recent criticism, Government agency the Small Business Service will be significantly reduced, says trade and industry secretary Alistair Darling in an interview with the Financial Times.

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Barclays buys into £600m Jerrold

Barclays Private Equity paid £113.5 million to acquire a minority stake in Manchester-based secured lending company Jerrold Holdings.

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Primary support for toy firm

Private equity house Primary Capital has taken a 50 per cent stake in toy seller Tobar Group, through a £42 million deal. The group, which already has an established presence in the online, mail order and high street retail markets, intends to use the cash to dramatically increase the scale of its operations.

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LDC secures Capital backing

London-focused The Capital Fund has invested £250,000, as part of a £350,000 total fundraising, in regional marketing information business The Local Data Company, which plans to use the cash to extend its geographical reach from 30 to 100 UK towns and city centres.

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Primary support for toy firm

Private equity house Primary Capital has taken a 50 per cent stake in toy seller Tobar Group, through a £42 million deal. The group, which already has an established presence in the online, mail order and high street retail markets, intends to use the cash to dramatically increase the scale of its operations.

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LDC secures Capital backing

London-focused The Capital Fund has invested £250,000, as part of a £350,000 total fundraising, in regional marketing information business The Local Data Company, which plans to use the cash to extend its geographical reach from 30 to 100 UK towns and city centres.

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Sleepless nights for worried workers

British workers are losing sleep due to work pressures and when they do manage to nod off work is invading their dreams. Alarmingly, a significant number have called their spouse by their boss’s name! These disturbing statistics have been brought to you through a survey from printer manufacturer Lexmark.

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Minimum wage laws flouted

British workers were underpaid to the tune of over £3 million by employers paying below the minimum wage last year, with some outrageous excuses (including ‘they are a total waste of space – they do not deserve it,’) being offered, according to HM Revenue & Customs.

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Biocare for AIM

Biocare Solutions, the developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly household cleaning products, is seeking to raise £6.25 million ahead of an expected AIM float later this month. KBC Peel Hunt will act as broker and adviser.

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Skills crisis in Britain

One in three employers refuse to train their staff, according to a report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which claims this is creating a skills crisis in Britain and leaves over eight million untrained. The TUC report, 2020 Vision for Skills, reveals 8,377,200 workers have not been trained.

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