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Manufacturing companies across the world are expecting their profit margins to narrow, even as demand for their goods increases. Tuesday, 7th September 2010
Shoppers know that VAT is set to go up, but have little idea when or by how much, finds a study. Thursday, 2nd September 2010
A government scheme to help new businesses save on national insurance will exclude companies in some of the UK’s most deprived areas. Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Companies across Europe will be employing entrepreneurial, opportunistic tactics to get ahead in the coming year, according to research. Thursday, 26th August 2010
The Bank of England could be forced to raise its base rate before the end of the year in response to rising prices. Wednesday, 25th August 2010
Funding Circle, an 'online marketplace' to facilitate lending to businesses, has attracted backing from Better Capital founder Jon Moulton. Monday, 16th August 2010
The government will set up a new body to rein in large retailers who 'abuse their power', consumer minister Edward Davey has announced. Thursday, 5th August 2010
London may produce the most patents, but North East England generates more innovation relative to its population and resources, a study finds. Wednesday, 4th August 2010
The economic gulf between London and the rest of the UK widened during the credit crunch, official data reveals. Thursday, 29th July 2010
One in three students graduating this year or next has a business idea and plans to become an entrepreneur in the near future, according to a survey. Friday, 23rd July 2010
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unite Technologies | Electronics | VC | £700,000 | Sep 2010 |
| OpenCloud | Software/IT | VC | £5m | Sep 2010 |
| U-POL | Automobiles | VC | £130m | Sep 2010 |
| Asia Ceramics | Retail | AIM | Nil | Sep 2010 |
| Marwyn Materials | Construction | AIM | £50.0m | Sep 2010 |
| ValueMyStuffNow | Media & Events | VC | £100,000 | Sep 2010 |
| Mountain Warehouse | Textiles | VC | £50m | Sep 2010 |
| EPE Special Opportunities | Investment | AIM | Nil | Aug 2010 |
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Data centre power monitoring company Unite Technologies has raised a further £700,000 in equity and debt investment from an existing backer. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 8th September 2010
Venture capital trust (VCT) provider Octopus Investments has announced the completed merger of four of its Alternative Investment Market VCTs into two. IPO & City News / Wednesday, 8th September 2010
Consumer healthcare concern Futura Medical says it expects European approval this year for its CSD500 erection-maintaining condom. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 8th September 2010
Dana Petroleum says its shares are worth between £22.70p and £24.65p to support its opposition to Korea National Oil Corporation's bid at £18. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Wednesday, 8th September 2010
Online antibody distributor Abcam fears public spending cuts might dampen growth after lifting annual pre-tax profits 58.4 per cent to £25.8 million. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Tuesday, 7th September 2010
Mid-market private equity firm Graphite Capital has completed a management buy-out (MBO) of car repair products company U-POL. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 7th September 2010
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