MORE than half (51 per cent) of businesses in Yorkshire say they are actively planning an acquisition, merger or management buyout over the next 12 months, according to research by Barclays Commercial Bank.

And while more than two thirds (71 per cent) believe business is going to become much more competitive this year, this has not dampened aspirations for growth, with a quarter (27 per cent) saying a merger or acquisition will ......for the full story register now for free or login below...