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Government COVID-19 business lending hits £62 billion but criticisms persist

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According to new figures released by the Treasury, the total value paid out to businesses through the government’s COVID-19 business interruption loan schemes reached almost £62 billion last week. The latest data shows that lending under the various schemes has increased from £57.3 billion in September, to £61.9 billion this month. Breaking down the amount lent under individual schemes: the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), which offers 80 per cent ...

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Coronavirus, Business & M&A

We’re going to explore what business sectors are likely to be most impacted by coronavirus and...

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The outlook for retailers in the UK - is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Why are so many retailers failing? First, it’s important to establish why so many retailers ar...

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The Brexit Effect - What impact will Brexit have on UK M&A?

The positives There’s no denying that the uncertainty of the past year or so has had a major i...

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How advanced analytics is being used in M&A to build talent

How are talent shortages driving M&A? A recent EY Global Capital Confidence Barometer report found ...

DEAL INSIGHT

Distressed businesses – what you need to know about them

In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Kevin Counihan from SIA Group talks to us about some of th...

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Selling your business for equity

Equity deals: the good, the bad and the ugly Equity-funded deals usually involve sellers being offe...

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

#Megxit – A business perspective on Harry and Meghan leaving the family firm

2020 may only just be a month old but it has already been dominated by enough royal headlines to tak...

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Beauty industry riding the wave of M&A into 2020

The beauty industry has a particularly diversified consumer base across many demographics, and like ...

DEAL INSIGHT

What price should a business buyer open with?

In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Rob Goddard from Evolution CBS How much you should offer w...

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Buying a business abroad - top tips for getting it right

Here, we offer you some tips on how to make a success of an overseas acquisition, whether you are an...

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The Effect of Customer Experience on M&A

What do customers think when businesses are taken over? A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers report call...

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How market research can help you make a success of your next business acquisition

Here, we take a look at the ways market research can help to ensure that your next business purchase...

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Lessons from Thomas Cook, for those looking to buy a business from administration

If you’ve just bought a business, or are considering buying a struggling company, there are le...

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Atlassian’s public term sheet - What should you take from it?

Let’s take a more detailed look at the business and its decision, as well as examining some of...

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How to capitalise on failing competitors

It can be tempting to revel in the struggles of one of your competitors, to think about scooping up ...

FOR SELLERS

Make the most of your retirement sale

Selling your business can be an effective and satisfying means of funding your retirement. After pot...