‘Here for U’s’ - Cambridge United launches new scheme to help the city get through the coming months
Cambridge United Football Club has launched ‘Here For U’s’, a new scheme to provide practical, emotional and physical support to the local community at this difficult time.
COVID-19, electronic signatures and property deeds
For those property deals that have been agreed and are still progressing, there are logistical challenges for clients and lawyers. As remote working increases, enforced isolation means it is no longer straightforward to execute a deed. Statute requires leases (over three years), land transfers and some other property agreements to be made by ‘deed’ (as opposed to a mere contract). The problem is…
Cambridge Folk Festival cancelled
The 2020 Cambridge Folk Festival has been cancelled.
EACH appeals for urgent public support in response to the 'overwhelming' financial impact of COVID-19 outbreak
The charitable care provider is urgently calling on the public to donate online or get creative with their ‘at-home’ fundraising ideas.
Webinar (6 April 2020): COVID-19: the response from the financial regulators
The global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is being closely monitored by all parties and no less the financial regulators.
Auto enrolment pensions and COVID-19
The current coronavirus crisis has inevitably placed a lot of financial pressures on employers and the topic of pension contributions has been mentioned.
Aspiring innovators podcast: episode on privacy and data
In episode 16, the CUTalks podcast talks to Pierre Far, the founder of Blockmetry, about data governance, how young start-ups can stay safe, increase their success and build their reputation in an increasingly digital world.
Choosing sustainability in medical device development
New blog from Team Consulting's Charlie Dean. Why sustainability is the hard but rewarding choice, in the medical device industry and in our own personal lives.
Sanity ropes
Five simple opportunities to help keep you sane through the isolated hours of the coronavirus crisis...
A glimpse into the Internet of Things
KISS's Chloe Thompson, Junior Strategist writes: As I write this blog I’m sat in my flat, working from home like most of you - how surreal is this? My thoughts are with anyone impacted to any greater or lesser extent.
EY comments on measures by the government to support the self-employed
On 26 March, Rishi Sunak announced an additional package of measures to support the self-employed who have been impacted by COVID 19. The Chancellor announced that the Government will provide a taxable grant to self-employed people up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. The amount will be based on 80% of their average monthly income based on their last three tax returns.
Passport to improved health for military veterans
A healthcare ‘passport’ to access NHS and other wellbeing services has been beneficial for the mental health of veterans and provides them with a sense of identity, according to research just published.
Coronavirus: Look after your mental health and wellbeing
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is working with local organisations across the health system to offer support for mental health and wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus and English law contracts
The outbreak and spread of coronavirus is causing many problems for many businesses. You will need to review your contractual, legal and insurance position in order to consider what action may be appropriate.
Webinar: Copyright update - look back at 2019 and look forward to 2020
Where did 2019 leave copyright in the UK and what is ahead for 2020?
Deloitte summarises Government funding response to COVID-19
Deloitte has issued a summary of the latest funding initiatives made available for businesses.
New UKRI website explains the science behind coronavirus
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched a new website for anyone interested in the science of COVID-19.
Cambridge science and technology cluster leads trade fightback
Cambridge Cluster science and technology companies have started the fightback against a virtual UK lockdown with global deals and strategies collectively worth billions, writes Tony Quested in Business Weekly today.
Leading your team through the pandemic
The role of leadership has ramped up dramatically over the past week and the tools and processes we used for managing teams are under scrutiny like never before. Now more than ever the definition of leadership as influencing others to willingly do what you want them to is being tested.
Public asked to participate in self-isolation research
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) study is investigating the wider health and wellbeing implications of COVID-19.
Daniel Zeichner has a cuppa
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will have a cuppa with workers from across Cambridge on their tea breaks today (Friday 27th March) at 3pm - and it will all take place online, in aid of a good cause.
Cambridgeshire Coronavirus Community Fund: urgent appeal for donations
The Cambridgeshire Coronavirus Community Fund is asking for donations as it continues to offer support to community organisations throughout Cambridgeshire who are helping isolated older and vulnerable people at this time.
Local democracy makes history as Combined Authority goes digital
Members of the public joined journalists clicking in to watch Mayor James Palmer chair the Board of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority as it met ‘virtually’, ensuring the Authority’s business carried on despite the Covid-19 emergency.
Mineral ownership
Ownership of land generally includes ownership of the airspace above the land and of the ground below it. However, it’s not uncommon to find a situation where the underlying minerals are not owned by the surface landowner. This must be addressed before any land development is planned.
Mologic and partners begin validation process for COVID-19 point-of-need diagnostic test
Mologic Ltd, a leading developer of lateral flow and rapid diagnostic technologies, today announced that it has initiated early validation of COVID-19 point-of-need diagnostic tests with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and St Georges’ University London.