These are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:

BDO Midlands advises on over £1.5 billion deal value in 2023

BDO LLP has provided advisory for 40 deals in the Midlands worth £1.68 billion in 2023, with significant involvement from private equity and a focus on the TMT, support services, and financial services sectors.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/bdo-midlands-advises-on-over-1-5-billion-deal-value-in-2023/ 

SAF company Velocys goes private after $40M investment

Oxford-based Velocys, specializing in sustainable aviation fuel technology, transitions to a private entity backed by a $40 million investment from a consortium including Carbon Direct Capital, Lightrock, GenZero, and Kibo Investments.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/saf-company-velocys-goes-private-after-40m-investment/ 

New Forest family hotel set to re-open this April

New Park Manor, a historic New Forest hotel and former hunting lodge of King Charles II, is set to welcome guests once again in April after undergoing substantial renovations as a part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/new-forest-family-hotel-set-to-re-open-this-april/