Local charity founder featured on Katie Piper's new national TV programme
The founder of Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors will be on national television this weekend, appearing on Katie Piper’s Weekend Escape, ITV’s new Sunday morning feel-good show.
More than £350,000 in Rural England Prosperity Fund grants
Funding of £350,376 is available for business and community projects in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a grant scheme.
Cambridge Index declines 2.0%
The Cambridge Index fell 510.5 points or 2.0% to close at 25,435.5, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
Are you heading for retirement poverty?
In April, the New State Pension increased by £9.05 (4.1%) a week to £230.25. Almost simultaneously, the National Living Wage (NLW) rose by 77p (6.7%) an hour to £12.21. That NLW rate equates to £427.35 for a 35-hour week, just short of £200 a week more than the State Pension. The gap between the two underlines the need for private provision to make retirement affordable.
Bunzl UK & Ireland agrees exclusive partnership to launch Morro™ Coating in new SUPD-exempt packaging range
Materials innovation company, Xampla, announces a major commercial advance as Bunzl UK & Ireland add Huhtamaki’s ‘Taste’ hot food boxes with Morro Coating to its comprehensive range of food service packaging.
Cambridge to explore low-speed autonomous vehicle roll-out
Cambridge could be one of the first UK cities to see a fleet of low-speed, autonomous vehicles (AVs) hit its roads.
Centauri Therapeutics receives an additional $5.1M from CARB-X to progress ABX-01 lead compound to first in human clinical trials
CARB-X provides an additional $5.1M to complete the non-clinical safety and efficacy studies with ABX-01 lead candidateCentauri plans the progression of lead candidate, an immunotherapy based broad-spectrum antimicrobial, to a first in human clinical study in early 2026
Exonate plans ‘CLEAR-DE’ Phase IIb clinical trial of lead candidate EXN407 for diabetic eye disease
EXN407 is the first topical SRPK1 inhibitor to demonstrate safety and efficacy as a monotherapy for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and diabetic macular oedemaPhase IIb trial to investigate efficacy in NPDR patients to commence in Q1 2026
Reliable wireless connectivity when it matters
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Unlock the power of lead nurturing for business growth
Nurturing leads and customers isn’t just about courtesy- it’s a powerful way to boost engagement, conversions, and long-term value for your business, with some companies seeing 30%+ conversion rates from nurtured leads turned into customers.
'Mind Your Head' underway after relaunch
Cambridge United Foundation have recently relaunched the popular 'Mind Your Head' programme; the programme ran most recently in 2023 and received the 'Community Project of the Year' award from the EFL in 2020.
Navigating the UK life sciences talent landscape in 2025: Growth opportunities, key challenges and strategies for integrating Chinese expertise
Disclaimer: This article is intended for industry professionals and provides general educational information only. It does not promote specific products or constitute medical advice.Market OverviewThe UK life sciences sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy, employing around 300,000 people and contributing approximately £100 billion annually. In 2025, the market shows signs of…
PhoreMost appoints Dr Adam Gilbert to Scientific Advisory Board
Expert in targeted protein degradation and drug discovery will support development of the Company’s portfolio of novel small molecule degraders
A cancer survivor who underwent complex ‘very major surgery’ has praised the robotic surgery that removed all traces of the disease from her body
Cancer survivor Stephanie Hemming, from Cambridge, underwent complex, major surgery in January - with a surgeon performing robotic surgery on her following her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Here, she talks about her diagnosis, her praise for both the surgeon who performed the surgery as well as the robotic surgery itself, and how lucky she feels to be living in Cambridge - to receive some of…
Top robotic surgeons at Addenbrooke’s say robots unlikely to ever fully replace them in theatre – but say they could ‘co-pilot’
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in the US have reported that a robot had performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy. Having trained on videos of surgeries, the robot was able to remove a gallbladder from a life-like patient, performing a total of 17 tasks within the surgery, performing with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, even during unexpected scenarios…
Johnson Matthey to open its first hydrogen internal combustion engine testing facility in Gothenburg
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has moved to strengthen its world-class heavy duty vehicle testing capabilities, as the market and regulatory environment continue to evolve and manufacturers seek cleaner mobility solutions.
From complexity to clarity: analytics in cell and gene therapy
Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) have redefined the treatment landscape, but their development and manufacturing remain uniquely challenging. They involve variable starting materials and complex, small-scale processes. As the field pushes for faster development, scalable manufacturing and greater cost-efficiency—without compromising quality or safety—there is a clear shift toward automated, closed…
Domino hosts MP visit to showcase national apprenticeship initiative
A Cambridge company hosted a visit from its local MP on Thursday 24th July to raise awareness of a national initiative which will increase opportunities for apprenticeships in manufacturing. Domino, a global leader in coding, marking and digital printing, welcomed Ian Sollom MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Universities and Skills, to its Bar Hill…
Ben Gibbs joins MVL as Principal Consultant
Mind Values Leadership (MVL), a specialist provider of coaching, leadership development and organisational consultancy, has appointed Cambridgeshire-based Ben Gibbs as Principal Consultant. Find out more about how he and his colleagues can help your business find the right balance between due process and commercial urgency, unlocking the potential of your leaders and teams.
South Cambridgeshire residents thanked by Council for supporting local services
Residents of South Cambridgeshire are thanked by councillors for their support of vital frontline services – after the District Council was named the second top District Council nationally for collecting Council Tax.
Scheme helping SMEs grow has just got bigger
Help to Grow connects local small businesses with academics and professionals.
How to avoid work interrupting your holiday
For a stress-free, uninterrupted holiday, try a favourite communication trick: Signposting...
Faster, more accessible clinical trial initiative being piloted in pancreatic cancer
A pancreatic cancer trial led from Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, is piloting a new scheme intended to make clinical trials faster and more accessible for patients in line with the NHS 10-year plan.
Milner Therapeutics Institute featured in AstraZeneca-University of Cambridge partnership impact report
The Milner Therapeutics Institute is delighted to be featured in a new report celebrating a decade of partnership and impact between AstraZeneca and the University of Cambridge