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Sale Sharks co-owner Simon Orange sells £1bn empire to Asda backer TDR Capital
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The deal will see private equity giant TDR Capital take a majority stake in CorpAcq, which was set up by Simon Orange in 2006 and has more than 40 businesses in its portfolio
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
People
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include: Ryecroft Glenton, NEL Fund Managers, Sanderson Weatherall, Mincoffs Solicitors, Essity and Just Travel Cover
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Funding deal for sensor manufacturer
West Midlands
Birmingham-based 4T2 Sensors will use the capital to secure certifications for hazardous environments and job creation
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Ex-Dragons' Den judge hails 'step in right direction' for º£½ÇÊÓƵ AI action plan
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Piers Linney, former Dragons' Den investor and CEO of Implement AI, has backed the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, calling it a necessary step to position Britain as a global hub for the technology.
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Mid Wales cyber firm SudoCyber looking to scale-up on £1m equity injection
Deals
The Becon-based firm has secured investment from the British Business Bank's £130m Wales Investment Fund
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Autumn Budget and cautious spending hit South West firms
Economy
But bosses are confident of a rise in business activity over the next year
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Wales needs to be wary of becoming fixated with employee-ownership trust businesses
Deals
Partner of corporate advisory firm Gambit Frank Holmes said while transitioning to an EOT ownership model makes sense for certain types of companies, there are growing concerns over financial pressures created post deals leading in some cases to them collapsing
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Bristol duo among º£½ÇÊÓƵ's 'most impressive' female entrepreneurs
SMEs
The annual list by Small Business Britain recognises the achievements of businesswomen across the country
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Plans in for job-creating development
West Midlands
New project near Warwick could create up to 85 jobs by providing office and industrial space for local businesses
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MBO at Black Country contractor
West Midlands
Family-owned GI Sykes is looking forward to next chapter after buyout of founder's grandsons
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Hull Kingston Rovers reveal job-creating sports campus plans that have major retailer interest
Retail
Club chairman Paul Sewell says there has been encouraging reaction to the proposals which will go to city planners later this year
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5 South West companies to watch in 2025
South West
The region is a hotbed of innovation and sectors such as AI, cleantech and robotics are flourishing
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Tech, transport and talent: What 2025 holds for the North West, according to business leaders
North West
After a tough year in 2025, entrepreneurs and analysts are hopeful for the future but warn there could still be problems ahead
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North East entrepreneurs join forces to launch new business venture
SMEs
Paul Lancaster and Neil Stephenson have created the new company, Stellar Business Events
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North East ones to watch in 2025: the tech firms and architecture charity set to make waves
North East
Rounding off our review of the year in business - and looking ahead to 2025 - our writers pick the five companies we think are ones to watch in 2025
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Business trends that will have 'major impact' on West Country in 2025
Economy
There are four themes in particular that businesses should be aware of over the coming year
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Wallsend's Green Zone Surveys acquires Enviroduct to strengthen national position
SMEs
Both firms will retail their branding with Enviroduct boss Ben Walker remaining in his role
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Newcastle's Sapphire HR rolls out services after five-figure investment
Deals
The city centre based business is also creating new jobs as it puts its growth plans into action
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BCRS Business Loans lending to small firms in Wales surpasses the £1m mark
Deals
The firm is managing the small loans element of the British Business Bank's £130m Investment Fund for Wales which launched last year
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Coffi Lab brewing up major expansion on £1.7m investment
Deals
The Cardiff headquartered coffee shop chain has been backed by the Development Bank of Wales
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The mixed impact of the Help to Grow programme to boost SME management skills
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Evaluation suggests that only around 250 Welsh businesses have participated in Help to Grow since its inception
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Liverpool insurer Butterworth Spengler moves into North Wales with deal for Anchor Insurance Services
Finance
Anchor works with holiday parks along the North Wales coast
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Black Country move for pork pie maker after funding deal
West Midlands
TC Morris has also created new jobs and plans an apprenticeship programme following injection of capital
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Dairy company that sells to Waitrose and Sainsbury's to create jobs after securing £750k
Deals
The Somerset creamery has relocated to a bigger facility and is planning to boost production
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