Pearson sells remaining Penguin Random House stake in $675m disposal deal
Multinational educational company Pearson has announced an agreement to sell the remainder of its stake in publishing giant Penguin Random House. The firm is selling its final 25 per cent stake in the...
View ArticleOn The Eighth Day Of Business: The businesswoman keeping the nation in Rude...
On the eighth day of Bdaily’s 12 Days Of Business, we found the perfect ‘maid-a-milking’ - dairy-free milk alternatives, that is. In 2005, Camilla Barnard set out to create enjoyable healthy food...
View ArticleTrio of entrepreneurs reveal latest SAAS to boost UK SME growth
Three regional entrepreneurs have teamed up to launch a strategy framework solution aimed at helping businesses grow through visual route mapping. VISMAP, a programme of workshops and visual mapping...
View ArticleNorth Yorkshire food manufacturer creates 20 new jobs with £250k investment
A food manufacturing company based in North Yorkshire has expanded its product range and created new jobs after securing six-figure funding. Richmond-based firm Holmesterne Foods has received a £250k...
View ArticleEssex augmented reality firm secures five-figure funding to bring products to...
An augmented reality (AR) business has secured six-figure funding from HSBC UK to develop and launch its range of entertainment products. AliveLab has secured a £42k overdraft facility to develop its...
View ArticleGrowing North East energy firm set to treble workforce following office...
A North East energy consultancy is set to recruit more than 20 new staff following its expansion into new premises. One Energy Solutions has moved into Washington Business Centre as part of its ongoing...
View ArticleYork wholefoods business set to create new jobs with six-figure funding
A Yorkshire wholefoods supplier is preparing for expansion after securing a £100k funding package. Country Products has secured a loan from NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and...
View ArticleKombucha and plant-based food specialist secures £26m from innovation...
A company that specialises in healthy food alternatives has secured multi-million pound funding from a retail and consumer innovation and investment firm. Soulfresh, which operates 11 brands across...
View ArticleNational SME specialist boosts Leeds manufacturer with new investment
SME investor Newable Capital has announced its majority investment in a West Yorkshire manufacturer of cavity fire barriers. Newable has invested an undisclosed sum in Leeds-based firm ARC Building...
View ArticleLondon venture capital firm exits investment in retail tech business
One of the largest venture capital firms in Europe has exited its investment in a provider of store virtualisation technology for retailers. Octopus Ventures, part of Octopus Group, has exited its...
View ArticleClimbing specialist set to launch London franchise centres as part of UK...
A company specialising in ‘fun climbing’ is rolling out its franchise centres in London as part of its UK expansion. Clip ’n Climb has committed to opening 100 new centres across the country as part of...
View ArticleGreggs kicks off Veganuary with launch of new offering
Newcastle-based bakers Greggs has officially launched its latest product in a bid to cater to the growing vegan market. The company has officially unveiled its new vegan steak bake - the latest...
View ArticleFinalist on Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Christmas launches new East London studio
One of the finalists on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 2019 has expanded their business by opening a new studio in East London. Barrister-turned-designer Adaku Parker is launching a new headquarters for...
View ArticleCounty Durham training firm to create 10 new jobs following latest investment
A North East training firm aims to create a raft of new jobs and double its turnover after securing five-figure investment. Oracle Training Solutions has received £30k investment from the North East...
View ArticleFormer Mr World set to launch new gym in North East business park
Former ‘Mr World’ Anthony Bailes is set to open a new gym in Durham with fellow entrepreneur and bodybuilder Charles Mardon. The duo are set to launch Ultraflex 100% or Nothing on Mandale Business Park...
View ArticleSunderland tech company set for 2020 expansion with 30 new digital roles
Sunderland tech company Saggezza is preparing for growth with up to 30 new appointments expected this year. Saggezza will expand its employee base in the city by up to 50 per cent after seeing global...
View ArticleLondon venture capital firms set for boost with newly launched programme
A new venture capital education programme has been launched to support venture capital firms and investors in London. Private investor network QVentures has partnered with London Business School (LBS)...
View ArticlePost-Christmas lull impacts peak trading period for Superdry
Fashion brand Superdry has announced a “lower than expected” performance in its peak trading period between October 27 and January 4. In a trading update this morning, the brand revealed its £23m...
View ArticleEducation 'disruptor' Jolt secures $14.1m to propel international expansion
A flexible business school aiming to disrupt the education market has raised $14.1m in a funding round led by venture capital specialist Balderton Capital. Business education firm Jolt has raised the...
View Article44 per cent growth for Boohoo after year of acquisitions
Fashion retailer Boohoo has reported ‘strong’ revenue growth during the last four months of 2019. The group saw a growth in revenue of 44 per cent across all regions, with a 42 per cent rise in UK...
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