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JD Sports in advanced talks over Blacks deal

JD Sports has confirmed this morning that it is in "advanced discussions" over a deal to buy the assets of embattled outdoor clothing retailer Blacks Leisure. The company is expected to buy Northampton-based Blacks in a pre-pack deal which reports suggest could be worth about £20m. READ MORE...

Deals

Belvoir reveals £8m flotation plans

Grantham-based lettings franchise Belvoir has said it will float on AIM with plans to raise up to £8m through a share placing. Read More...

Cash funds Harry Needle expansion

Staveley-based Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) has increased the size of its rail fleet after clinching funding from Lombard. Read More...

M&A work boosts KPMG

'Big four' accountancy firm KPMG has hailed its performance in the Midlands with 11 per cent growth. Read More...

Deals numbers plunge

The number and value of mergers and acquisitions involving British targets dropped to their lowest levels in 17 years during the fourth quarter of 2011, according to a report. Read More...

Property

Airport site flies onto market

An airport terminal building has gone on the market in East Midlands. Read More...

House price stability possible in 2012

House prices will remain broadly stable in 2012 if recession is avoided, according to an industry expert. Read More...

Business

Experian reveals dividend plan

Nottingham-based information services business Experian has announced further plans of its interim dividend payout. Read More...

Fraudsters increase Midlands activity - report

Fraud across the Midlands has quadrupled to £260m in the last 12 months, according to a new report. Read More...

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Talking Point: Commercial funding in 2012
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