EY comments: mini Budget or merely a trailer?
Stuart Wilkinson, tax partner at EY in Cambridge, comments on the Autumn Statement today: “The Chancellor has delivered on one promise – to make the Autumn Statement more about the economy and less of the mini-Budgets of his predecessors. Today was less of a mini Budget and more of a trailer for what’s yet to come."
Horizon Discovery Group plc signs three diagnostic agreements worth an initial $3.3 million
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the international life science company supplying research tools and services that power genomics research and the development of personalised medicines, today announced it has signed development agreements with three major developers of companion diagnostic tests worth an initial c$3.3 million (c£2.2 million).
EY’s Autumn Statement predictions: making sure that the plan works
While the main focus of the Autumn Statement today will be on the macroeconomic picture, the Chancellor is expected to take steps to ensure that the UK’s economy and tax system remain robust and competitive, says EY.
Peterborough named Smart City of the Year 2015
Peterborough has been named Smart City of the Year 2015 in Barcelona.
Cambridge Judge alumna is a rising star among women bio-entrepreneurs
Cambridge Judge alumna Jelena Aleksic has been named as a rising star in the BioBeat 50 Movers and Shakers Report, which identifies women who are challenging the status quo to bring new strategies and creativity to the global healthcare industry.
Glass Solutions celebrates a decade of excellence
Glass Solutions, a world leader in the manufacture of high quality, precision glassware, is the supplier of choice for numerous design agencies, architects and production companies requiring custom-designed, decorative pieces of glassware.
Feabhas offers new Design Patterns course for embedded developers
Feabhas, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consultancy has launched a new course for real-time embedded systems software developers looking to deploy their C++ expertise in a multi-tasking, embedded environment.
Rowers celebrate start of work on new University of Cambridge rowing clubs' boathouse
Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall plc has celebrated the start of work on a £2.8 million project to build a new rowing boathouse for the University of Cambridge in Ely.
Stored fat fights against the body’s attempts to lose weight
The fatter we are, the more our body appears to produce a protein that inhibits our ability to burn fat, suggests new research published in the journal Nature Communications. The findings may have implications for the treatment of obesity and other metabolic diseases.
Re-Pharm awarded patent for repurposed compound for treatment of inflammatory disorders
Re-Pharm, an early-stage drug discovery and development company based on the principles of compound re-profiling, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a GB patent on the re-purposed compound RP0217 for the treatment of inflammatory disorders.
Maplesoft announces the Maple Ambassador Programme
Maplesoft, a leader in software products for technical education and research, has announced the Maple Ambassador programme, designed to provide increased influence and visibility for enthusiasts of its product Maple.
Sepura reveals new IP67 remote speaker microphone in Cologne
Sepura will be showcasing its IP67 sRSM, an all-weather remote speaker microphone, at PMR Expo in Cologne, Germany, this week (24-26 November).
Points of view: First State Stewart
Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on fund management group First State Stewart.
Cambridge MP teams up with scientist in unique pairing scheme
Cambridge scientist Dr Marta Costa is swapping the lab-bench for the famous green benches of the Commons as she takes part in a unique scheme where MPs are paired up with leading scientists for a week at their respective places of work.
Ashton KCJ boosts corporate and commercial team with another appointment
Ashton KCJ has recruited another Solicitor to join the thriving Corporate and Commercial team in Norwich.
Apprenticeships information event is aimed at parents
Apprenticeships will be top of the agenda at a special open evening at Cambridge Regional College – for parents, rather than students.
IT Governance launches new publication 'Validating Your Business Continuity Plan'
The international information security experts IT Governance have added a new title to their catalogue: Validating Your Business Continuity Plan – Ensuring your BCP actually works by Robert A Clark.
2013 alumni start Aspuna Group, with social impact
Three students who completed the Executive MBA programme at Cambridge Judge Business School have started a commodities trading house that focuses on Africa and social responsibility.
Onespacemedia takes top award at the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards
Onespacemedia has scooped three awards at the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards, including gold for its flagship accolade.
Horizon Discovery Group plc and Axol Bioscience Ltd announce strategic partnership
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the international life science company supplying research tools and services to organizations engaged in genomics research and the development of personalized medicines, and Axol Bioscience Ltd (Axol), a biotechnology company specializing in the use of stem cell technology to manufacture disease relevant cell based assay systems, announce they have formed a strategic…
Cambridge Consultants leads £4.9m eco-friendly smart home project
Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has been appointed by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) to lead a £4.9 million home energy management system (HEMS) project. The aim of the two-year UK project is to accelerate the deployment of an advanced customer-orientated HEMS with mass-market appeal..
GSK/Cambridge Strategic Partnership aims to develop next wave of ‘game-changing’ medicines
GSK, the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have announced their Strategic Partnership, with the long-term ambition to jointly deliver new medicine to patients in the next five to 10 years.
CW selected as IoTUK Boost local partner
Following a competitive application CW (Cambridge Wireless) has been chosen as one of four successful organisations that will deliver IoTUK Boost, a series of local IoT innovation challenges and rapid incubation activities taking place over the next five months. The Boost programme aims to convene and amplify the UK’s IoT industry to help business and economic growth.
Cambridge Index surges 5.5%
The Cambridge Index climbed 5.5% or 940.7 points to settle at 17,890.6, as index heavyweights such as ARM Holdings, Johnson Matthey and DS Smith posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Strem offers Buchwald 4th generation palladcycle technology
Strem is pleased to provide further advancement in Buchwald Palladacycle technology by offering a 4th generation as “N-methyl” analogues of the catalysts’ 2-aminobiphenyl moiety. Strem UK is able to offer eight products from this newest generation of palladacycles.