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High value deals the priority as UK activity slows in H1 2025
- September 2025
M&A activity in the UK slowed down by nearly a fifth during the first half of 2025, with dealmakers seemingly focusing on fewer, but more high-value transactions. According to PwC’s latest Global M&A Industry Trends report, there were 1,478 UK M&A deals during H1 2025, a drop of 19.1 per cent co...
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FOR BUYERS Buying a business versus buying a house: What first-time business buyers need to knowBuying a business can be a complicated affair. There are ways of making it simpler, but first-time b...
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FOR BUYERS Was HMV's fate dragged out unnecessarily?When HMV entered administration earlier this month it prompted a fresh round of analysis over the st...
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FOR BUYERS HS2 to bring new business opportunities?Location tends to be a major factor for people considering buying a business. Choosing where to buy ...
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FOR BUYERS Buying a business: Even Donald Trump needs time on his sideSeasoned business buyers know just how important timing can be when making approaching an acquisitio...
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FOR BUYERS Retail administrations: Who's next?We're only in January but 2013 is already shaping up to be a busy year for administrators in th...
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FOR BUYERS HMV administration underlines shift in high street trendsFor those monitoring the company's progress, HMV's administration this week won't hav...
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FOR BUYERS Tough approach from HMRC signals insolvency riskThe financial crisis has already pushed hundreds of companies into administration as intense pressur...
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FOR BUYERS Investing in good healthThe National Health Service (NHS) is one of Britain's most treasured assets, held dear for the ...
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FOR BUYERS Business insolvency rate declines in ScotlandThe business insolvency rate fell in Scotland for the first time in four years in 2012, according to...
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ALL Savvy buyers see opportunity in hungover hotel industry
2012 was a great year for tourism in and around London thanks primarily to the Queen's Jubilee ...
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FOR BUYERS Savvy buyers see opportunity in hungover hotel industry
2012 was a great year for tourism in and around London thanks primarily to the Queen's Jubilee ...
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ALL What does the Autumn Statement mean for business buyers?
The Chancellor's Autumn Statement brought some seasonal warmth to those considering making a sm...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS What does the Autumn Statement mean for business buyers?
The Chancellor's Autumn Statement brought some seasonal warmth to those considering making a sm...
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ALL Finding your bearings with distressed acquisitions
Business insolvency statistics make depressing reading for many people, serving primarily to highlig...