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UK government hopes venture and technology growth will ameliorate financial services exit
UK clarifies carried interest taxation rule proposals
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Longwall Ventures launches £40m tech fund
Longwall Ventures has launched its second fund, Longwall Ventures Enterprise Capital Fund (ECF), targeting £40m for investments in UK science and technology companies.
KKR, CVC, Carlyle and Apax looking into bid for Urenco
Four of the world's largest private equity houses are thought to be considering bidding for British nuclear fuel provider Urenco, according to The Sunday Times.
UK Green Investment Bank appoints ex-PE exec as CEO
State-backed Green Investment Bank has appointed Shaun Kingsbury, a former partner at private equity house Hudson Clean Energy Partners, as chief executive officer.
Big Society Capital makes first investments
Big Society Capital (BSC), a social investment bank launched by the UK government earlier this year, has committed an initial £37m to three social investment finance providers.
UK government commits £100m to energy funds
UK Green Investments - part of the government’s Department of Business, Innovation and Skills - has committed £100m to funds managed by Equitix and Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL).
UK government sells remaining stake in Actis
Emerging markets investor Actis has bought the remaining 40% shareholding held in the company by the UK government for £8m.