Finance
IOAA unveils Standard Operating Procedure at OAC 2011
Noomi Mehta, chairman of Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) unveiled the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to meet new rules for service tax in outdoor business.
Limited uptake for bank lending appeals process
Business secretary Vince Cable has called on Britain's banks to raise the profile of the lending complaints system after it emerged that fewer than 100 small businesses had used the appeals process.
Sun European Partners refinances Britton Flexibles deal
Investec Growth and Acquisition Finance has provided a 65m senior debt facility to replace the bridging finance provided by an affiliate of Sun European Partners in its recent acquisition of Britton...
Banks miss SME lending targets claiming lack of demand for finance
Banks under the government's Merlin agreement have cited weak demand behind a shortfall in lending to small businesses of more than 2bn.
Polestar in talks with US-based Sun Capital, reports claim
Polestar could be on the verge of being sold to a major US-based private equity group, according to reports.
Briefing: Little for print to get excited about in 'Budget for growth'
In his epic struggle to balance the country's books, the chancellor had very little leeway for generosity. However, he did miss a couple of open goals
Budget Analysis: Printers decode the knots and crosses
Anand Limaye speaks to print experts who rate the budget and its impact on the economy
Manroland expects operational profitability in 2011
Manroland has said it expects a return to profit this year following an increase in orders for 2010.
Kodak to refinance $50m senior notes following $250m private offering
Eastman Kodak has borrowed $250m via a private placement of senior secured notes due 2019, $50m of which will be used to refinance a previous loan due to reach maturity in 2013.
Unite hits out at government as printers urged to take advantage of skills funding
Printers have been urged to make the most of 50m a year in funding being offered by the government for skills training.