Magna powers Ferrari SF90 Stradale with innovative dual-clutch transmission
In cooperation with the Italian sports car maker Ferarri, Magna has developed and supplies an all-new dual-clutch 8-speed transmission for the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The innovative, next-generation DCT provides improved torque and shifting while also reducing weight and CO2 emissions.
Outfield Technologies aims to help apple growers to maximise crops
Outfield Technologies, mentored at the Accelerate Cambridge programme at the Entrepreneurship Centre of Cambridge Judge Business School, uses drone technology to better predict the yields of apple producers.
Study sheds light on UK’s ‘overlooked’ bee species
The UK’s first citizen science project focusing on solitary, ground-nesting bees has revealed that they nest in a far broader range of habitats than previously thought.
Stansted scoops top environmental award for second year running
London Stansted’s first ever Biodiversity Week in March this year, which saw the airport hand out 3,000 silver birch trees to staff, has won gold at the prestigious Green Apple Awards for environmental best practice.
Birketts advises Jordan Inc. on acquisition of motor maintenance company
Leading East of England law firm Birketts has advised top-tier real estate company Jordan Inc. on the acquisition of premier vehicle maintenance business Chelmsford Accident Repair Specialists (CARS).
St John's College puts sustainability on the menu
St John's College has strengthened its commitment to sustainability by holding a special evening featuring environmental presentations and concluding with a four-course tasting menu created by two of the UK’s leading Vegan chefs.
Domino Printing helps employees stay healthy with a new wellness programme
A Bar Hill company is demonstrating its commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle for its employees with the launch of a new Wellness Programme.
Leading employers and schools tackle inequality at Form the Future’s Annual Conference
Over 100 attendees from leading businesses and schools attended Form the Future’s Annual Conference on inequality.
Agile capability and maturity assessed from 7 perspectives with Monetical.Agile
Delivering Agile is hard work. Many organisations and teams that embark on a journey to transform themselves from traditional waterfall to an Agile process of value delivery, find that Agile principles are easily described but hard to embed. With over 10 years of Agile transformation experience, Monetical has established that successful Agile implementations monitor their progress against a set…
Kleinwort Hambros strengthens wealth planning team with series of new hires
Kleinwort Hambros announces the appointment of Andrew Dixon as Head of UK & International Wealth Planning.
HSBC wins Corporate Bank of the Year at Dealmakers Awards
HSBC last month picked up Corporate Bank of the Year at the Central and East Dealmakers Awards, winning the award for the sixth year running.
Martin-Redman Partners: M&G Property gating isn't the same as Woodford
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners, discusses the M&G Property Fund which has closed its doors to withdrawals from investors in recent days.
Owlstone Medical joins EU-funded EPHOR consortium to advance occupational health science
Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced it has joined the EU-funded Exposome Project for Health and Occupational Research (EPHOR). The consortium aims to further elucidate the complex relationships between environment and disease by developing the concept of the ‘working-life exposome’, which takes…
How can businesses fight the war for top talent in 2020?
The UK jobs market for specialist positions remained extremely competitive and fast-moving throughout 2019. Research from the British Chamber of Commerce revealed that in the first quarter of the year, over half of UK businesses (53%) had intended to recruit but nearly three-quarters (73%) then struggled to find the right people. It shared similar findings in quarter three, with three quarters of…
UK researchers awarded £30m for global science project to better understand matter and antimatter
Cambridge researchers will receive funding as part of a £30m investment in the DUNE experiment, which has the potential to lead to profound changes in our understanding of the universe.
Buy a light and brighten the life of children with life-threatening conditions this Christmas
As Christmas shoppers are out in force in towns across Cambridgeshire, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is asking well-wishers to add just one more present to their list. The gift EACH needs won’t require any wrapping but it will mean so much to the lives of local families.
What surprises will emerge in the fourth annual State of Database DevOps Survey?
Kendra Little, DevOps Advocate at Redgate Software, today urged database professionals to participate in the fourth annual State of Database DevOps Survey. The largest of its kind, the authoritative survey was first conducted in 2016 and the results, announced in January 2017, revealed some surprising facts that helped to shape the understanding and future of database development.
Stansted to host world aviation summit in 2020
More than 200 senior officials from the aviation industry will descend on London Stansted next year for the 2020 CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit.
Stocks in Focus: British American Tobacco
This week Colin Manktelow of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at British American Tobacco following its recent trading update.
Deloitte boosts Cambridge consulting practice with new transport director
Charlie Hamilton has joined the Deloitte Transport Advisory team. Charlie’s role will focus on advising transport clients in the UK and Middle East.
Kleinwort Hambros CIO blog: Brexhausted
Fatigue and exhaustion has set in from over three years of Parliamentary debate at Westminster - and at dinner tables and water coolers too. Who will win the election? What does this mean for Brexit? In December 2019 - an unusual election month - these questions remain unanswered...
I bought a Tesla Cybertruck
What? You paid crazy money for a Lego brick on wheels that clearly isn’t fit for purpose when its shatterproof glass failed – to not shatter…
Robust oxygen analyzer ensures quality of N2 for oil and gas industry in challenging conditions
A major supplier of nitrogen generators has selected Michell’s XTP601 oxygen analyzer to ensure N2 quality as part of its engineered systems for the oil and gas industry in the Middle East.
CDC Events ensures success of the Cambridge Central Mosque opening ceremony
Leading Cambridge based Catering and Event Management Company CDC Events were proud to be involved with the Opening Ceremony of the Cambridge Central Mosque. The Trustees asked CDC Events to fully event manage the ceremony, from managing invitations and registration of guests to assisting with security for international VIPS, translation streaming and providing an exquisite…
Agri-Tech East wins 'National Networking Group of the Year' award
Agri-Tech East has been awarded the accolade of 'National Networking Group of the Year' at the SME Business Awards 2019, winning against strong competition from across the UK.