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UK mid-market consolidation expected to accelerate in 2026
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East Midlands Business LinkUK mid-market consolidation expected to accelerate in 2026
PKF Smith Cooper expects UK mergers and acquisitions activity to strengthen in 2026 following uneven deal volumes in 2025. Large transactions returned last year while mid-market activity remained cautious.
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