EY continues to invest in the regions, supporting its people, clients and local communities
East of England, 17 December 2020 - Following a strong performance over the first nine months of its financial year, pre COVID-19, EY has reported 5% UK revenue growth and hired over 3,000 people as the firm continues to invest in talent, technology and audit quality.
Reliable COVID-19 test could reduce virus spread
New test by ARU professor could cut false negatives and deliver faster results.
Innovative research to tackle child sexual abuse
A major new research and innovation programme to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation – an area experiencing significant challenges since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – has been launched by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) this week.
New report looks at ways of improving philanthropy
The COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to address the North-South power imbalance in global philanthropy, says a report by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Driving force behind cellular ‘protein factories’ could have implications for neurodegenerative disease
Researchers have identified the driving force behind a cellular process linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease.
Aroma diffuser and plastic bag offer inexpensive method to test fit of face masks at home
Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be used to help protect healthcare workers and the public from contracting or transmitting COVID-19.
Kao Data COO Paul Finch wins Infrastructure Masons 2020 Sustainability Champion and iMason100 Awards
Kao Data is delighted to announce that COO, Paul Finch, won two prestigious industry awards at the 2020 Infrastructure Masons awards.
Continuation of support for 80% of furloughed wages until April 2021
Today, the Chancellor announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will remain open until 30 April 2021.
Fire safety changes in the development and housing sectors – 2021 and beyond
It is often the case around Christmas time that we become a little Dickensian. Reflecting on the past 12 months, enjoying the present and looking forward with optimism for what the New Year will bring. For most people 2020 will be a year etched in our memories but for all of the wrong reasons. So what can we expect in 2021? Ignoring the impact of the planning white paper and Brexit for now, the…
New year, new job?
Whether you are looking for a career change or just to move onto bigger and better things, the new year could be the perfect opportunity for you. Get ahead of the game and start your job search while others are busy preparing for the Christmas and New Year festivities.
A liquid precursor for the growth of platinum
Platinum Precursor for Chemical Vapour Deposition
Free Wifi gives Huntingdonshire market towns a pre-Christmas boost
Free public access Wifi is now live in Huntingdonshire market towns bringing a welcome pre-Christmas boost for local businesses and residents.
Mogrify solidifies IP position surrounding core technology and expands platform algorithm to enhance cell conversion
Mogrify Limited (Mogrify®), a UK company aiming to transform the development of ex vivo cell therapies and pioneer the field of in vivo reprogramming therapies, today announced it had secured the assignment of the foundational intellectual property (IP) underpinning its core direct cell conversion technology (MOGRIFY® V1) and extended the method to allow for the inclusion of new sources of data…
Arecor’s partner Inhibrx exercises its option to license a new formulation
Arecor Ltd , the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announces that its partner, Inhibrx, Inc., has exercised an option to license a novel enhanced formulation of Inhibrx’s proprietary therapeutic candidate, INBRX-101, developed by Arecor using the Company’s patented technology, Arestat™.
UK rapid Covid test firm Iceni Diagnostics announces £2m investment
A UK firm behind a rapid Covid test that can identify infectious patients has secured £2 million of committed investment for 2021. Iceni Diagnostics expects results from trials of its innovative rapid lateral flow test for Covid-19 imminently.
Virtual brewery tour is a blast
Cambridge Network hosted its first virtual brewery tour and beer tasting on Tuesday evening with Harston-based craft microbrewery BrewBoard.
Financial support for South Cambridgeshire’s pubs now available
Pubs in South Cambridgeshire, where under half of the income comes from food, can now apply for Government financial support via the District Council.
Cambridge Cleantech and Faraday Institution support energy storage companies to bring new technologies to market
The Faraday Institution and Cambridge Cleantech are leading the UK’s delivery of a European programme – called STEPS – which aims to strengthen the competitiveness of businesses in North-West Europe who provide innovative energy storage solutions.
Record spike in redundancies - highest in the East of England
ONS data released this week detailed a record spike in redundancies - 370,000 jobs were lost in the three months to October.
MP’s Christmas card winner announced
A budding young artist from Colville Primary School is this year's winner of the Daniel Zeichner MP Christmas card competition.
2021- The year for recovery, the year for construction
In early March 2020, nobody could have anticipated the impact the COVID pandemic would have on the UK economy and Britain as a whole. No business or individual can fail to have been affected in some manner.
WaveFX streams Harry Hill charity webcast
A night of stand-up comedy has topped over £100K online viewers and raised over £8k to support local young people with disabilities to enjoy the arts.
From seed to sandwich, innovative agri-tech offers chemistry free decontamination
Activated air, electrolysed water, free radicals – all provide alternatives to chemistry for sustaining the life span of fruit and vegetables, improving the quality of seed and reducing risk of contamination in food processing. New innovations are to be discussed for the first time at the Agri-TechE Explore virtual meeting “Keeping it clean with agri-tech innovation” on19th January…
What should employers consider when people planning for the year ahead?
The HR Dept asks ... Have you thought about who you will need in place to meet your business goals next year?
Slovakia joins the Bellissima Network: Hamillroad appoints Plastex as Bellissima Trade Shop in Eastern Europe
Prepress company Hamillroad Software announced today that it appoints Plastex, a flexographic plate-maker, to take its Bellissima DMS screening to the Slovakia and Hungary market.