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The South East remains the third largest region of the UK, covering the counties of Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Berkshire. It continues to be home to the UK's two busiest airports: Heathrow and Gatwick. With its strategic location and close links to both London and mainland Europe, South East England maintains its position as the UK's second-largest regional economy after the capital city.
In 2024, the South East's economy has diversified further, with new growth sectors emerging alongside traditional strengths. The region's Gross Value Added (GVA) was estimated at £101.6 billion in 2023, accounting for 5% of the UK total. Key sectors now include life sciences, net zero technologies, digital creative industries, advanced manufacturing, food tech, modular construction, and agritech. The business landscape in the South East remains robust, with 1,351,756 companies registered in the region as of October 2024, representing 12.5% of all companies in the UK[5]. The most prominent business activities are Science (16.5%), Wholesale and Retail (11.6%), and ICT (10.8%). The IT sector is showing signs of recovery after previous declines. The region continues to be an attractive location for businesses, with Surrey ranking as the best area for business in the UK for 2024. The South East's workforce remains highly educated, with areas like Surrey boasting 53.3% of the population holding NVQ4+ qualifications.In 2024, the South East of England has experienced a dynamic year in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), marked by a notable increase in deal values despite a decline in volume. The region saw a total of 739 deals announced year-to-date, representing a decrease of nearly 21% compared to the previous year. However, the total deal value soared to £26.2 billion, up from £9 billion in the same period last year.
Operating regionally, the company is a leading electrical wholesaler base in South East England, supplying domestic and industrial materials to electricians and the general public. Priding itself on its outstanding customer service and excellent prod...
Since 2006 this independent and established company specialises in the lucrative niche of transport planning, highways, flood risk and drainage.
Operating across the UK and Europe, the company offers flexible haulage and freight management service for clients across multiple sectors, specialising in pharmaceuticals, events and aerospace sectors.
The business is a regarded manufacturer, specialising in toolmaking, turning, milling, and MIG / TIG welding. The company is proficient in working with numerous materials and on a variety of project sizes.
The company is a specialist solutions company offering a wide array of printing and logistical services, including print management, mailing, merchandising and picking and packing. Throughout its time in operation, the company has prided itself on op...
The company is a long-established and experienced software developer specialising in custom and semi-custom cloud-based platforms for managing digital assets such as videos, images, and documents for large international organisations.
The company is a well-established and prominent discount retailer, operating from 22 strategically located stores based across South East England. The company has established a prominent position within its region and is well-known as a reliable prov...
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A 30+ year old company designing and manufacturing beautifully hand-crafted, furniture and architectural joinery.
Opportunity to acquire an ambulance services and medical transportation business located in the South East.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a leading prestige, catering and event management company specialising in weddings, private parties, celebrations, yacht catering, corporate and bespoke events. The business caters to a broad client base.
Manufactures a multitude of bespoke fabrications for a variety of clients and retails cabling and accessories for the telecommunications sector.
Based in South East England, the company provides event production services and equipment for hire along with technical services for UK and European events, including AV and IT accessories, sets, staging, cameras, audio, lighting, and video display a...
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable Chinese restaurant nestled in the heart of Banbury, Oxfordshire.
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Nestled in the picturesque Oxfordshire village, this charming French restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving culinary establishment.
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The company is a reputable provider of AV solutions and technology installations across the UK. The business has developed a diverse range of installation services, including state-of-the-art software and hardware integration, AV presentation facilit...
Established market presence with 20 years of experience, the company has solidified its position in the fire and safety services sector. The brand is synonymous with quality, expertise, and reliability.
A contemporary British restaurant that features a stylish and modern interior design, with a focus on producing high-quality, locally sourced ingredients to create innovative and award worthy dishes.
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An opportunity has arisen to acquire a company that specialises in precision engineering company that designs (as required), manufactures, and delivers bespoke products.
A leading water utility subcontractor offering a comprehensive range of services for local water authorities and construction companies. Strives to provide a reliable and efficient service to all of its clients, from inception to aftercare, supplying...
The company is a trade butchers supplying high-quality meat, poultry and game to the events, hospitality, education and care sectors, with a dedicated e-commerce site set up to cater to the general public.
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