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Founder retires as two outside buyers take over a Yeovil subsea firm
Two outside buyers have taken over Yeovil subsea firm Atlantas Marine as its founder retires. Why a planned handover matters in a management buy-in.
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Construction PMI falls to 43.6 as housebuilding slumps and costs rise
The construction PMI fell to 43.6 in October as housebuilding slumped and input costs rose. What it means for subcontractors waiting to be paid.
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Three owner-run businesses sold in two days: what trade buyers mean for first-time buyers
Three owner-run businesses went to trade and investment buyers this week. Here is how a first-time buyer can compete with trade buyers.
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A management buyout and an employee ownership trust: two UK firms change hands on the same day
Two UK firms changed hands on 2 November, one by management buyout and one by employee ownership trust. Here is how the two routes differ.
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Loan stacking: finance trade body calls for action as businesses take on several loans at once
Loan stacking is when a business takes several loans in quick succession. The Finance & Leasing Association has called for industry action on it.
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Companies House identity verification: 78% of director appointments are now verified
Companies House identity verification now covers 78% of director appointments. If you are buying a company, verify before completion so you can be appointed.
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RICS survey: commercial property lending tightens as prime rents keep rising
Commercial property lending has tightened, the RICS survey for the third quarter of 2026 finds. Rents on better units are still expected to rise.
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Cotti Coffee offers UK franchises with no franchise fee. What you would still pay for
Cotti Coffee is offering UK franchises with no franchise fee. A fit-out, stock, working capital and any ongoing fees still need funding.
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Small business loan rates eased to 6.55% in September as large firms borrowed £8.2bn
The average small business loan rate fell to 6.55% in September, Bank of England data shows. Large firms borrowed £8.2bn, small firms £1.0bn.
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Budget triples the trading allowance to £3,000 and plans a Young Entrepreneurs Allowance
The trading allowance rises from £1,000 to £3,000 from 6 April 2027. The Budget also plans a Young Entrepreneurs Allowance pilot in England.
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Shop price inflation rises to 2.1%: what it means for your margin before Christmas
Shop price inflation rose to 2.1% in October, the highest in two and a half years, the BRC says. What it means for your margin before Christmas.
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CBI retail sales survey: the slowest fall in 18 months, and what it means for Christmas stock
The CBI retail sales survey shows sales falling at the slowest pace since April 2025. What it means for funding your Christmas stock.
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Treasury entrepreneurship adviser Alex Depledge quits before the Budget: what founders want
Alex Depledge, the Treasury's entrepreneurship adviser, is stepping down before the Budget. What founders are asking for, and what to check on Wednesday.