Communicate East Midlands reveals overseas ambitions

Regional organisation Communicate East Midlands is looking to create international link-ups with cities across Europe as its membership nears the 500 mark. Speaking to Insider, founder Tony Bates said the organisation also wanted more representatives from local universities to get involved.   READ MORE...

Exco InTouch wins £3m investment

Edwalton-based communications company Exco InTouch has secured a £3m private equity investment from Scottish Equity Partners.   Read More...

WS Atkins in £5m asset management sell-off

Engineering consultancy WS Atkins is to sell its UK asset management business to Sodexo for more than £5m.   Read More...

Mids M&A value soars

The value of mergers and acquisitions taking place in the Midlands has almost doubled over the past year – despite the number of transactions completed remaining stagnant.   Read More...

£8m investment for Leicester Ramada

A total of £8m has been invested into Leicester city centre's new Ramada Encore Hotel.   Read More...

Syntax answers London calling

Derby-based Syntax Consultancy has opened an office in London.   Read More...

Thorntons' shares take a dive

Share prices in beleaguered chocolatier Thorntons have reached a year-low after the company reported a 7.6 per cent drop in sales.   Read More...

Quantitative easing calls as UK growth revised down

Economists have called for a new round of quantitative easing after figures revealed the UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent between April and June - less than the 0.2 per cent estimated previously.   Read More...

Business confidence slumps – report

Business confidence is at levels normally associated with times of crisis despite a rebound in activity within the UK service sector, a survey has revealed.   Read More...

Promote your business - Top 500 Companies

Looking to source new clients? Insider’s Midlands Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with the contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order today or request a free sample now.   Read More...

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