COVID-19 and the implications for business immigration
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a great deal of disruption for all employers across the UK. However, for those that sponsor migrant workers under the points-based system, the closure of borders, the closure of businesses and remote working of staff has caused additional complications, says Gemma Hill of Hewitsons.
Shedding light on dark traps
Researchers pinpoint the origin of defects that sap the performance of next-generation solar technology.
TRB produces face visors for healthcare workers on the COVID-19 frontline
TRB Lightweight Structures is using its material science knowhow and specialist equipment to produce vital personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the Foster + Partners design in the fight against COVID-19. The company has redeployed personnel and machinery that normally create advanced composite components for electric vehicles to produce an innovative reusable face visor, and is now…
London Stansted pays tribute to NHS heroes
London Stansted has created its own special tribute to the heroes of the NHS with a giant ‘thank you’ message on its airfield.
Medovate secures exclusive partnerships with US distributors to launch regional anaesthesia innovation SAFIRA
Medovate, the medical device development company, has concluded agreements with three US-based companies to act as the exclusive distributors for its FDA approved SAFIRA (Safer Injection for Regional Anaesthesia) innovation across the United States of America.
Iprova launches initiative to identify essential inventions for post-pandemic world
Iprova has launched the ‘COVID19 Invention Initiative’ (‘C19II’). Iprova’s data-driven invention platform is identifying the inventive possibilities as the ripples of change from the current crisis disrupt the product and service ecosystems that we as consumers rely on.
Calling all manufacturers of alcohol/ antibacterial wipes
Cambridge Network is helping with gathering and redeploying manufacturing facilities for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Key account management: how to give great value in turbulent times
If you have something of real value, that you truly believe can improve the lives and businesses of your loyal and trusted clients, why would you withhold it from them now of all times?
Oxfordshire company offers COVID-19 hope with ozonated water solution
A water treatment company is seeking support to develop its existing proven water treatment solution, making it small enough to fit underneath every sink in healthcare environments. The device, once fitted, will mean taps can deliver ozonated water with the ability to kill bacteria and viruses on contact.
Cambridge China COVID-19 Collaboration (4C) repeats urgent appeal for donations
Donations are urgently sought to the Cambridge China COVID-19 Collaboration (4C) PPE Appeal, an official part of the University of Cambridge COVID-19 appeal.
Updated Home Office guidance for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors
Amid the unrest of a global pandemic, the Home Office has released its updated guidance for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors ahead of the financial year end. Cambridge law firm Stone King has reviewed the updated guidance and summarised the key changes below.
COVID-19 breakthrough as Cambridge company identifies top ranked drugs for treatment
A revolutionary systems pharmacology platform powered by artificial intelligence has identified the top candidate drugs that are highly likely to be effective in treating COVID-19 disease.
AVEVA GROUP releases trading update
AVEVA Group plc, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, provides a scheduled trading update on its financial year ended 31 March 2020 and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis to date.
Urgent clarity needed for furloughed directors – IoD
The IoD has called for urgent clarification on what activities directors can carry out while furloughed, following conflicting government advice.
AstraZeneca initiates clinical trial with Calquence against COVID-19
AstraZeneca will initiate a randomised, global clinical trial to assess the potential of Calquence (acalabrutinib), a blood cancer drug, in the treatment of the exaggerated immune response (cytokine storm) associated with COVID-19 infection in severely ill patients.
Commercial landlords - handling unpaid rent
With the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting the economy, the likelihood of commercial tenants defaulting on their rent payments is growing. However, when a tenant says they are unable to pay their rent, what options do commercial landlords have available? Rachel Sims of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Three things visitor attractions should focus on during the Covid-19 pandemic
The attractions and tourism sector has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Kelly Molson, co-founder at Rubber Cheese, looks at the three things visitor attractions can be focusing on while currently closed.
Arm enables global IoT proliferation through Pelion IoT platform ecosystem expansion
The Arm Pelion IoT platform is providing the foundational IoT services that enable its smart meter and utility partners to securely deploy, connect and manage their next-generation advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Arm has announced a new strategic partnership with Hexing, which is leveraging Pelion Device Management and WI-SUN compliant connectivity to lower the operating costs for large…
Study identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus following lockdown
Phased re-opening of schools, businesses and open spaces should be considered alongside a range of practical ways to keep people physically apart, say the authors of a new study on how lockdown can be eased without a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
Gates Cambridge Class of 2020
This year's cohort of Gates Cambridge Scholars includes 77 Scholars from 30 countries, who will undertake postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
Economic activity has halved during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown, study suggests
Almost one and a half billion spending transactions reveal “real time” reactions of consumers in a major western economy during the nation’s peak pandemic period.
Four key areas of HR that will help your business during lockdown
Lockdown restrictions are still in place due to #coronavirus. What does this mean for your people management?
UltraSoC and Agile Analog collaborate to detect physical cyber attacks
UltraSoC and Agile Analog have announced a collaboration that aims to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive hardware-based cybersecurity infrastructure by combining UltraSoC’s embedded on-chip analytics with Agile Analog’s advanced on-chip analog monitoring IP. The combination will enable the detection and prevention of ‘analog interference’ cyber attacks that circumvent traditional security…
Experience matters for immune cells - discovery of T cells response spectrum could help understand immune diseases
The discovery that immune T cells have a spectrum of responsiveness could shed light on how our immune system responds to infections and cancer, and what goes wrong in immune diseases. Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Open Targets, Biogen, GSK and their collaborators found that T cells responded very differently to immune signals the more 'training' they had been exposed to, rather…
Support plan boosts confidence of military spouses
A support programme that aims to boost retention in the Armed Forces has received a positive research evaluation from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), with military personnel reporting increased confidence in their employment prospects and increased goodwill towards the Armed Forces.