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Alternative broadband providers look to M&A to survive and grow
- May 2025
UK-based alternative network providers are considering M&A activity and strategic partnerships as they seek to survive and secure growth in the highly competitive UK broadband market. A survey of 100 senior decision makers at UK-based altnets, conducted by Censuswide for business connectivity pro...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS R&D Tax Claims: A warning for SMEs looking to exit or acquire
The UK government’s R&D tax credit scheme was designed to support innovation, particularly among S...
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FOR SELLERS Early business exits driven by tax fears
A new survey on motivations behind business sales has revealed that over half of entrepreneur respon...
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SECTOR GUIDES Specialisms and scalability among factors driving PE investment in recruitment
Factors including well-established specialisms, scalable business models and experienced management ...
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DEAL INSIGHT Startup vs long-established company
Learn about the difference between acquiring a startup and a long-established business....
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FOR BUYERS Legal pros expect AI to drive most M&A processes within 10 years
A new survey of legal professionals by legal technology solutions firm Litera has found that law fir...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES UK insolvencies steady but could take off amid tariff fallout
UK insolvency levels remained steady during the first quarter of 2025, but the ongoing fallout over ...
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FOR BUYERS Five things to know about criminal risk in M&A transactions
Criminal risk isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when considering the commercial drivers beh...
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FOR SELLERS Negotiation tips, strategies and pitfalls for first-time business sellers
For owners seeking to sell a business for the first time, getting it to the point where its value is...
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SECTOR GUIDES Care in the community: M&A in the healthcare services market
Over recent years, M&A activity involving care homes, pharmacies, health clinics and dental practice...
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SECTOR GUIDES Private equity driving ongoing IFA consolidation
Private equity-backed buyers are continuing to fuel consolidation in the UK’s Independent Financia...
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FOR BUYERS As confidence dips, M&A can be vital in helping UK SMEs to attain growth
With the UK's economic outlook seemingly worsening once again over recent months, highlighted by the...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES UK bucking global trend of rising insolvencies
UK companies are reportedly bucking a trend of rising global insolvencies, with UK company collapses...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES SMEs urged to seek advice as insolvency activity rises
Small and medium-sized UK businesses have been urged to seek professional advice to help them adapt ...
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SECTOR GUIDES Food & Beverage sector: M&A heats up
The Food & Beverage (F&B) industry is poised for a wave of dealmaking in 2025, with mergers and acqu...
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SECTOR GUIDES Slow start to 2025 for UK insurance M&A
M&A activity in the UK insurance distribution market has seen a slow start to 2025, with subdued dea...