London Stansted boosts flights to India with new service to the country’s economic capital Mumbai
Trade and tourism industries across the East of England and London are set to receive a major boost from the launch of a new Air India service between London Stansted and India’s economic hub Mumbai next month.
Building plans for new University of Peterborough unveiled for the first time
Detailed proposals for a new University of Peterborough will be revealed to the public for the first time at a three day showcase event in February.
Optimism without euphoria: Kleinwort Hambros publishes January 2020 Monthly House Views
In 2019, nearly all markets performed positively. Equities were the most buoyant, with global markets up by more than +20% in the aggregate (i.e. in Sterling terms), led by the US. Other risky assets such as High-Yield credit and Emerging Market debt also performed well. However, contrary to intuition in a “risk-on” environment, safe-haven assets also produced positive returns, with UK gilts…
Kleinwort Hambros: Working with Independent Financial Advisors
Kleinwort Hambros writes: We understand the importance of creating strong relationships based on trust, service, and expert knowledge. We share one straightforward goal - to add value to the services that you offer your clients to meet their needs with imagination, skill, and attention to detail.
Arecor participates at PEPTalk 2020's Protein Science Week in San Diego, CA, USA
Arecor Limited, the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announces Dr Jan Jezek, Chief Scientific Officer, will present at PEPTalk 2020, in San Diego, California, USA next week (20-24 January 2020).
Chiral phosphoramidite ligands for asymmetric synthesis available from Strem UK
New ligands have been successfully tested in enantioselective conjugate addition.
Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers
Autistic mothers are more likely to report post-natal depression compared to non-autistic mothers, according to a new study of mothers of autistic children carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Decarbonising heating and cooling for net zero - survey of needs
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking input to understand how research, including training and demonstration activities, can best inform and accelerate the transition to net zero heating and cooling for the UK.
Quick, cool wash cycles gentler on clothes and microfibres
Shorter, cooler washes help clothes look better for longer and release fewer microfibres, shows EPSRC-funded research into washing machines’ impact on clothes and the environment.
The Cambridge introduces new mortgage range for borrowers with impaired credit history
The Cambridge has just launched its new Credit Assist mortgage range, designed to support borrowers who have an impaired credit history due to missed payments, CCJs or defaults on credit agreements.
Innovative business ideas for new products: apply for funding
A competition has just opened in which businesses can apply for £25 million of Smart funding to develop game-changing products and services in any area of technology, science and engineering.
Children design new leaflet to help others know what to expect in hospital
Children attending Addenbrooke’s Hospital will now have a better idea of what to expect when they visit – thanks to a new leaflet that has been co-designed by young patients and volunteers.
ARU research project looks at abuse of parents
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is carrying out the first study of its kind in England and Wales into the abuse of parents by their adult children.
New group leader joins the Epigenetics research programme at the Babraham Institute
Dr Maria Christophorou joins the Institute as a group leader in the Epigenetics research programme.
What is Integrated Financial Data and why do I need it?
Many lenders and investors will ask for integrated management accounts and forecasts. So, what is this and why is it useful?
SmithsonHill welcomes the government’s vision for the future of farming
SmithsonHill welcomes the speech by Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, DEFRA Secretary of State, at the Oxford Farming Conference last week. The vision for the future of farming she set out combines the need to deliver food security in the UK and globally at the same time as tackling climate change and promoting nature recovery.
cowmoonications, art & paying-it-forward: the cowfintive moo crew
When the team at cofinitive first herd about Cows About Cambridge, they knew they wanted to be involved.
Cambridge MP appointed to Shadow Front Bench
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has been appointed as a Shadow Minister in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Darktrace cyber AI distinguishes real emails from ‘digital fakes’ where humans cannot
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, has announced that, due to customer demand, it has expanded its platform to cover additional email systems including G Suite and Microsoft Exchange.
UK tech sector beats US and China to lead global growth in 2019
The UK produced eight new unicorns in 2019 – including Cambridge-based CMR Surgical – with annual investment leaping by 44%. Cambridge is one of the 12 top destinations in the world for venture capital investment, beating cities like Oslo and Dublin.
ECM Report shows more competition for junior Software Engineers
High-tech recruitment experts ECM release their latest annual Salary and Benefits Report. The Report analyses up-to-date information surveyed directly from client companies and gathered indirectly from recent data covering job seekers, vacancies and placement data. Its findings allow companies to compare salary levels and benefits packages, to ensure they retain key staff and can continue to…
Stocks in Focus: Trojan Fund
This week Harry Scargill of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at the Trojan Fund, an open-ended investment fund which aims grow investors capital (net of fees), ahead of the UK Retail Prices Index over the longer term, which the managers describe as being five to seven years.
Insignis Cash Solutions opens larger offices in London
Insignis Cash Solutions, the leading Cash Management Platform provider, announced the opening of a larger office in London which will strengthen the company’s partnerships in the Capital.
New study finds evidence for reduced brain connections in schizophrenia
Advances in scanning have allowed researchers for the first time to show lower levels of a protein found in the connections between neurons in the living brains of people with schizophrenia.
Study explores management implications of 'confirming behaviour'
Chief executive officers receive plenty of advice – from company boards, employees, financial analysts and others – and are paid the big bucks to sift through such recommendations to make tough decisions.