Anglotech, one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of copiers, printers and multi-function printer (MFP) technology, has acquired RVS group in a deal worth in excess of £3m supported by SME lender, ThinCats. Based in central Nottingham, RVS are the largest independent photocopy supplier in the East Midlands. The deal is Anglotech’s fourth acquisition in […]
The UK construction industry has increased its R&D spending to a record high of £351m, the latest ONS data has revealed. The total amount spent on R&D by businesses in the construction sector rose 9.7% annually, analysis by R&D tax relief specialist Catax shows. This was a rise of £31m year on year, according to […]
“Engaging the future of Asian markets” will be the overarching theme for the two-day MIPIM Asia Summit, providing real estate leaders operating in the region with an all-encompassing perspective on major industry trends. Robust economic growth and an influx of capital have expedited the growth of Asian markets. Although the Sino-American trade situation has dampened […]
The management team of Professional Music Technology (“PMT”) has completed a management buy-out of the business, with financing provided by YFM Equity Partners and the founders of the business. Founded 28 years ago by Simon Gilson and Terry Hope, PMT is the UK’s leading multi-channel retailer of Musical Instrument (MI) and Professional Audio products. The […]
The site, which is set across 127 gross acres (51.39 hectares) of land, is allocated for employment use and is set to receive outline consent to provide a range of industrial units ranging in size from 25,000 (2,322 sq m) up to 500,000 sq ft (46,451 sq m). Savills has been retained as letting agents, […]
Over 80 professional women in both franchising and the wider business world attended Empowering Women In Business, ran by the British Franchise Association, focusing on the changing culture of business. Not only were challenges discussed, experiences shared, and learning objectives completed, but attendees connected with speakers and opened up on topics such as mental health […]
Metro Bank, known for its exceptional customer service, is soon to open its 71st store in the heart of Liverpool city centre on Paradise Street. The Bank recently achieved the top spot in the CMA’s Service Quality Survey for the second time running. Metro Bank offers customers and businesses the choice to bank however, whenever […]
Graydon, one of Europe’s leading providers of business data, insights, analytics and solutions, and Cifas, the UK fraud prevention service, announced today they have completed data matching analysis to understand synergies between the Graydon cases of suspicious corporate activity and the Cifas national database of known fraud. The results of the matching exercise demonstrated two […]
Pluto Finance has just launched its refreshed bridge lending product range. Key changes include the ability to price as low as 0.49% per month and lend up to 77.5% LTV. The specialist property lender can also now offer 2-year bridge loans as standard, with loan sizes from £1m to £30m+. Pluto Finance has raised over […]
For many years business owners have come to expect to benefit from the Capital Taxes regime, not least due to Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) which can effectively reduce the tax paid on gains from 20% to 10%, securing a very significant CGT saving on the sale of a business. However, ER has repeatedly come under scrutiny […]
