Taylor Wessing advises Cazoo on £100 million funding round
Taylor Wessing has advised Cazoo, one of the UK’s leading new tech businesses, on its latest £100 million funding round.
An employment law Q&A for dealing with COVID-19
Recent developments around the outbreak of COVID-19 have raised a number of employment issues for many businesses. This is a worrying time for employees and employers. Price Bailey would always recommend taking specific advice in each case, but here are some frequently asked questions and answers which may be useful.
Price Bailey’s experts explain the options to businesses who are considering how to respond to COVID-19, and the Government’s support schemes
These are concerning times for everyone, including business owners and their families. This article provides a single page overview of the support and options available to businesses and their owners. It is compiled by experts from across Price Bailey on a rolling basis as schemes are created and updated. The firm will also provide updates as it hears news from banks and other agencies…
Are you looking to relocate your laboratory? Move medical equipment?
Today’s science laboratories are full of high technology, fragile equipment and potentially important data. With this in mind, relocating, renovating or fresh installation in a laboratory can be a difficult task without the right knowledge or skills.
Learning Collaboration ramps up to take training online
Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration is now offering a full programme of online support, as the team reacts quickly to changing circumstances caused by coronavirus.
Drivers get six-month MOT extension due to coronavirus
From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by six months. This is being done to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
RiverRhee supports your team's learning and development while working from home
RiverRhee is here to support you in whatever way it can during this time when many of your team will be working from home and might be feeling isolated and low in resourcefulness.
Breakthrough unlocks progress in brain-on-a-chip technology
Massively accelerated image processing supports development of novel treatments for neurological conditions.
Anthias Consulting's Dr Diane Turner speaks at world's first Virtual Analytical Summit
Anthias Consulting's Director and Senior Consultant Dr Diane Turner is to present to a global online audience at the new SelectScience Virtual Analytical Summit 2020, taking place March 31-April 2, 2020.
Rubber Cheese and Riverlane – a digital partnership rises
Cambridge based quantum computing start-up Riverlane has selected Rubber Cheese as their digital partner as they enter an exciting phase of growth.
Broadband speed test usage reflects change in working practices
Rapid growth in BroadbandUK's broadband speed test reflects recent changes in working practices due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Are construction project activities still permitted?
Media coverage about construction workers still travelling to project sites, despite the further COVID-19 measures introduced by the Government on 23 March 2020, raises the question of whether construction project activity is still permitted?
Intensive care units in England could run out of beds within two weeks, study finds
Intensive care unit (ICU) occupancy is likely to increase dramatically over the next few weeks, suggests research published by a team at the University of Cambridge. Their work suggests that if the current exponential growth of COVID-19 infections continues, then within two weeks, five out of seven commissioning regions in England will have more critically ill COVID-19 patients than can be…
Uncertainty about facts can be reported without damaging public trust in news – study
A series of experiments – including one on the BBC News website – finds the use of numerical ranges in news reports helps us grasp the uncertainty of stats while maintaining trust in data and its sources.
Birketts Family Team pledges remote support to Suffolk Law Centre clinic
Despite these uncertain times, Birketts continues to do its part to support the community by assisting the Suffolk Law Centre in offering free legal advice to Suffolk residents.
Taylor Wessing advises on sale of British Steel
Taylor Wessing is one of the lead advisers in respect of British Steel, one of the highest-profile corporate collapses in recent years.
Anthias Consulting adds HPLC & LC-MS training to programme of CPD-approved courses
Anthias Consulting is delighted to announce that its Complete HPLC & LC-MS course has been approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Writing effective copy for Google Ads (free guide)
If you're running Google Ads and are searching for a way to make more of an impact, jump into Growth Archtitects' free guide.
Globally respected lawyer Lewis Isaacs retires after 50 years
Highly-respected lawyer Lewis Isaacs is to formally retire after 50 years with Cambridge law firm Hewitsons, where his notable achievements include playing a fundamental role in establishing LawExchange International (LEI), a global network of independent law firms which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Update from Cambridge Network's CEO
Cambridge Network is working hard behind the scenes to support local businesses and the community at large at this difficult time. John Gourd, Cambridge Network's CEO, provides an update on Network activities and initiatives:
AlgoDynamix welcomes pioneering quantitative analyst as Director of Client Solutions
Dr Piotr Karasinski, best known for co-developing the Black–Karasinski short rate model, is joining AlgoDynamix as Director of Client Solutions. In this newly created role, he will be working with both existing and new, buy side and sell side client segments, to promote understanding of relevant client use cases.
Coronavirus closure for physical therapies
Salus Wellness is sorry to announce that, following the recently government regulation, it is temporarily stopping all physical therapies from its premises as of Monday 23 March.
Demand increases for temperature and time indicators
Timestrip is experiencing increased demand for its ‘smart indicator’ technology as the coronavirus outbreak triggers major testing programmes and renewed hygiene measures across the world. Timestrip’s range of chemical-based indicators monitor temperature or time, and provide clear indications when a specified condition is met.
Run secure exams remotely
If you are looking to quickly move assessments online in light of Covid-19, Speedwell can help. Run secure exams remotely with eSystem online exam software.
Virtual team working? Learn how to make the best of it
Cambridge Network's response to the Covid-19 outbreak - a series of free webinars* - continues this week, with a look at how to get the best out of virtual teams.