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South East Tuesday 14 December 2021

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TOP STORY BGF backs counter drone tech firm A counter drone technologies specialist headquartered in Reading has secured an £8m investment from the BGF. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: Choosing a name suitable for trade mark protection Natasha Walker, chartered trade mark attorney at Adamson Jones IP Ltd, highlights some key points to consider when choosing a name for your product or service. Read More

DEALS Eyewear brand sets sights on fresh investment A Hove-headquartered high fashion eyewear brand – whose chief designer's products have been worn by the likes of Robert Downey Jr, Samuel L. Jackson and Danny DeVito – is looking to raise new capital to launch a premium sunglasses range through private equity firm Growthdeck. Read More Rentokil lines up $6.7bn US deal Crawley-headquartered pest control specialist Rentokil has entered into an agreement to buy a US counterpart for $6.7bn, with the deal considered to be an "exciting next step" for the acquired company. Read More LDC South buoyed by ‘unprecedented’ level of activity The investment activity of the LDC South team has been "unprecedented" during the last 18 months, with the team completing 21 transactions with a combined value of more than £500m. Read More Cloud specialist snapped up by Swedish firm Cloud specialist Content+Cloud has been acquired by a Swedish information technology service. Read More

PROPERTY Future Cube opens at Thames Gateway Future Cube, an innovation centre designed to support and cultivate manufacturing, logistics and construction businesses, has opened in the heart of the Thames Gateway. Read More Cash boost for Victoria Park Plans to make a series of improvements to Portsmouth's historic Victoria Park have received a boost. Read More Petroplan expands with Manchester office Global energy talent group Petroplan, which has operations in the South East, has opened a new office in Manchester city centre to meet growing demand. Read More

BUSINESS Reading anticipating economic boost if city bid proves successful Reading becoming a city would help the area boost its plans for wider improvements, according to one of the figures behind the bid. Read More Strong performance at Begbies driven by acquisitions The executive chairman of business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy Begbies Traynor Group has hailed a "strong financial performance" in its latest results. Read More Joules “very confident” as revenues rise The lifestyle group Joules has reported a strong demand for its products and an increase in group revenue in a new trading update. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 7 Apr Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2022 30 Jun Insider Made in the UK Awards 2022

SERVICES & GUIDES Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More

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