News
French economy enters into recession
15/05/2013
Economic data has revealed that the French economy has entered recession following a 0.2% contraction.
Lack of debt financing drives equity deal values to 3 year low
15/05/2013
A dearth of debt to support transactions hit the values being paid for private equity deals hard in the first three months of 2013, according to BDO’s latest Private Company Price Index/Private Equity Price Index (PCPI/PEPI).
UK is the new global technology hub, second only to the US
15/05/2013
The UK is now the second most attractive location in the world, after the United States, for high-flying professionals to relocate to, says a new report. The research, carried out by global recruitment specialists Hydrogen, shows that the UK is rapidly establishing itself as a firm favourite among foreign workers, particularly within technology.
Scottish retail trends remain positive despite Easter distortion
15/05/2013
In April 2013 total Scottish sales decreased by 2.1% compared with April 2012, when they had decreased by 4.1%, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Does the construction industry hold the key to unemployment?
15/05/2013
The construction industry should be used as a tool to help get people off the dole and into work, the London Assembly heard this week.
Paddy Power's strong growth continues
15/05/2013
The Chairman of Paddy Power plc, Nigel Northridge, has confirmed, at the company's annual general meeting, that net revenue is up 20%.
UK 'future-retail' delegation to visit to Israel
15/05/2013
Senior Policy Advisor to the British Prime Minister, Mr Rohan Silva, will be leading a high-level business delegation to visit Israel, between 19-22 May 2013.
Manufacturing sector enjoys stellar start to 2013
15/05/2013
Manufacturing is outperforming all other sectors in business activity, including services, according to the latest Business Factors Index (BFI) from Bibby Financial Services, the UK’s largest independent invoice finance provider.
Foreign investments into Birmingham up by over 50%
15/05/2013
The number of foreign investments into Birmingham has risen by more than half in the last 12 months as a result of the city’s continued drive to attract more inward investment, according to new research from the Marketing Birmingham Regional Observatory.
Debate on Europe letting British business down
15/05/2013
Britain’s manufacturers are calling on the Prime Minister to hold good his promise of leading a proper, informed debate about Britain’s relationship with the EU.
