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Bank stops printing money

The flow of extra money into the economy has been put on hold after the Bank of England failed to announce an extension to its quantitative easing programme. Thursday, 4th February 2010

No fanfare for end of recession

Entrepreneurs and economists have responded coolly to an official growth estimate of 0.1 per cent for the fourth quarter of last year. Thursday, 28th January 2010

IT spend to rise

Worldwide IT spending will increase 4.6 per cent this year compared to 2009, according to research organisation Gartner. Thursday, 21st January 2010

Dragons’ Den recruiting for new series

BBC TV show Dragons’ Den is inviting applications from businesses for its eighth season. Thursday, 14th January 2010

Moulton goes back to his roots

Private equity investor Jon Moulton has spoken out about the crux of his disagreement with other executives at Alchemy Partners, the firm he founded. Thursday, 14th January 2010

Snow disruption continues

The government has failed to learn the lessons of last February’s snowfall, according to a business lobbying organisation. Wednesday, 13th January 2010

YFM and MTI to manage North West fund

Venture capital investors YFM and MTI have been awarded a mandate to manage a new growth fund for the North West of England. Monday, 11th January 2010

Dog days for manufacturing

Confidence in the manufacturing sector continues its downward slide, according to research by private equity firm Bowmark Capital. Thursday, 7th January 2010

Entrepreneurs turn to politics

The number of parliamentary candidates with business and finance experience has doubled since 2008, research reveals. Monday, 4th January 2010

Business loan support scheme launched

Barclays Bank is making £150 million of funding available for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) investing in capital projects. Friday, 18th December 2009

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Exosect	Chemicals	VC	£2.25 million	Feb 2010
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Minivator	Construction	VC	Undisclosed	Feb 2010
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Other news

Atlantic Coal taps investors

Pennsylvania-focused Atlantic Coal has raised £400,000 at 0.7p for working capital and to help with a takeover. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Tuesday, 9th February 2010

Randgold continues expansion

African miner Randgold Resources plans hefty production and resource increases after lifting annual gold sales 27 per cent to £288 million. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010

Mineral group plans £20m float

Aussie-listed Greenland Minerals and Energy is planning a flotation on the London Stock Exchange to raise £20 million for a £1.4 billion world-class rare earth and uranium project at Kvanefjeld in Greenland. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010

LED lighting pioneer moots AIM launch

PhotonStar LED, which produces eco-friendly light bulbs with a claimed life of 11 years, is considering tapping AIM investors for around £5 million to fund acquisitions, says chief executive officer James Mckenzie SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010

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