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The UK government’s National Security and Investment Bill and its Investment and Security Unit seeks to control acquisitions of sensitive industries by hostile overseas parties. David Prosser examines the consequences for all M&A involving foreign investment.

Whether it’s financial restructuring or lobbying government and helping formulate policy, the accountancy profession can help the economy grow again. But it might be time for a refresher course in inflation accounting, says Jon Moulton.

The economic impact of COVID-19 continues to batter many businesses in the UK and across the world. Getting to grips with the risks and addressing them to build up resilience are the foundations for any growth plan and subsequent M&A. Jason Sinclair investigates the new picture of risk, Brexit and dealmakers’ concerns, among other things.

Starting and completing an AIM IPO during COVID-19 is no mean feat. David Prosser examines to the debut of Fonix Mobile, a technology and telecoms group, who did exactly that

Independent Growth Finance, an asset-based lender, has grown rapidly since its own buy-out in 2016. Marc Mullen spoke to CEO John Onslow and commercial director Matt Shepherd about the market and outlook given the times we are in, touching upon how IGF has coped with the COVID-19 crisis, Brexit and a breakdown of the team.

Henry Whorwood of Beauhurst explores why start-ups are still able to attract plenty of investment during the global pandemic, and whether this might continue over the next year.

Many trends already in motion before COVID-19 have been accelerated by the crisis – including digitalisation of healthcare and pharmaceutical services. So what does this mean for M&A in the sector? Laura Morrill of ECI Partners reports.

Kate Gribbon, co-head the private company fundraising team at Investec, tells Jo Russell how she went from university to corporate finance to private-company coverage. She covers her ACA training, a decade-long stint at Deloitte and her ambitions regarding Investec’s strategic direction

Just outside Doncaster is Yorkshire Wildlife Park, home to more than 70 different species. Independent private sector growth investment firm BGF is backing its expansion during the most uncertain economic times since the Second World War. Brian Bollen reports on the YWP, its history and what may be in store in future.

With HMRC’s preferential status in an insolvency – known as crown preference – now restored, Brian Bollen asks corporate finance experts for their view on how this will affect lending and M&A, as well as detailing what’s changing and the implications of such changes.