Monday 15 November 2021

A health services firm – whose backers include football legend Rio Ferdinand – has enjoyed "huge growth" after pivoting its operations to become a key player in the Covid testing market, a senior figure at the company has told Insider. Avi Lasarow also discussed the significant role Prenetics played in the Premier League's Project Restart and what the future holds for the business.
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XPS Pensions is the UK's largest independent 'pure' pensions consultancy, specialising in actuarial, investment consulting and administration. It is also the only UK pensions specialist listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market. The business provides high quality expertise and insight, supported by specially developed technology – all going to offer clients the best possible solutions for their needs. Insider caught up with Paul Cuff, chief executive officer of XPS Pensions Group, to explain more.
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Fremman Capital has acquired a majority stake in a prominent nursery operator with sites in the North West, Midlands and South East. The deal provides a successful exit for BGF.
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Engineering company IMI has agreed the terms of a proposed £202m acquisition of a manufacturer with operations in the US, UK, China and Australia.
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UK scale-ups secured a record amount of venture capital (VC) investment over the summer, according to a new report.
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UK Customs Solutions (UKCS) has been acquired by a Netherlands-based firm looking to expand its presence in the country. Orbis Partners advised on the deal.  
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Flude Property Consultants (FPC) has completed the sale of a unit in Fareham.
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Work is progressing on a project designed to create sustainable homes in the St Albans district.
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A proposed residential development earmarked for Slough has advanced.
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Plans to expand the footprint of Maidstone Grammar School have been approved.
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EG Carter & Co, which works on projects across the Midlands, South and South West, has appointed a pair of managing directors.
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Hatfield-headquartered Affinity Water has sought the renewable energy expertise of HBS New Energies to help develop and bring forward its solar PV programme.
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Southampton FC have struck a new partnership with Women in Football.
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Lloyds Bank has strengthened its support for businesses across the South East and South West businesses with four senior appointments to its commercial banking team.
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Small businesses in Southampton are being urged to apply for a £250,000 boost.
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An Oxford University spin-out is developing new propulsion products for use in future electric aircraft.
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