TWI's Tipper Group gains practical welding training
TWI’s Tipper Group supports women working in industries involved in welding and associated technologies and, as part of their mission to encourage and support women in engineering, they took advantage of TWI’s in-house training school to take part in a welding appreciation course.
Lloyds Banking Group supports East of England businesses in 2019 with up to £1.7bn of lending
As part of Lloyds Banking Group’s national pledge to lend £18billion to UK businesses*, the Group expects to support firms in the East of England with up to £1.7billion** of lending during 2019.
Sourcing flexibility can improve performance, says study
Both delivery and product financial performance can be improved through greater sourcing flexibility, shows a broad empirical study of 336 European and US manufacturing firms co-authored by Professor Feryal Erhun of Cambridge Judge Business School.
The rise and rise of online video content
An Ofcom report says online time is growing, as is smartphone use. The challenge for companies is how to get in front of those eyes, says the team at Cambridge TV.
Deloitte predicts UK technology, media and telecoms sector trends for 2019
The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has today announced its predictions for the UK TMT sector in 2019. The news comes following the launch of the eighteenth edition of Deloitte’s TMT Predictions 2019 report.
A u-turn on my opinion of scientific marketing
It’s easy to not realise the importance of scientific marketing and the services that a specialist life science marketing agency can offer, writes Olivia Taylor, Technical Writer at kdm communications.
Researchers develop comprehensive new way to predict breast cancer risk
Scientists have created the most comprehensive method yet to predict a woman’s risk of breast cancer, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The study, funded by Cancer Research, is published in Genetics in Medicine.
How to make the the most of Mondays
Make Monday a favourite among your employees with HR Dept's top #HR tips.
Brexit - ‘Frustration’ under the microscope
While the populace of the UK can be heard loudly voicing its frustration at the drama playing out in Westminster, ‘Frustration’ of a very different sort – of a legal character - is being examined in the calm and order of a London court room of the High Court, says Dominic Hopkins of Hewitsons.
Fertility clinic welcomes action on expensive ‘add-ons'
Cambridge fertility experts have welcomed calls for greater transparency in clinics around expensive add-on treatments.
Cambridge Enterprise and Maxwell Centre at 2019 North American International Auto Show
Cambridge Enterprise and the Maxwell Centre are jointly hosting the University of Cambridge exhibit at AutoMobili-D 2019, within the North American International Auto Show in Detroit yhis week (14-17 January).
MP reacts to Prime Minister's defeat, calling for the revocation of Article 5
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has reacted to last evening’s crushing House of Commons defeat of the Government’s plan to leave the European Union, reflecting that it “shows that the Government's plans have been comprehensively defeated and are now in tatters".
Redgate Software’s new data privacy approach endorsed with major awards
As the leading Microsoft SQL Server tools vendor, Redgate Software constantly updates and develops its software further to keep pace with changes in technology and market conditions. Two years ago, it embarked on an initiative to help customers comply with increasingly stringent data privacy regulations, and its efforts in developing its new SQL Provision solution have been recognized with two…
SKS365 selects Featurespace's adaptive behavioural analytics for fraud detection
Featurespace, the world’s leading provider of Adaptive Behavioural Analytics for fraud detection and risk management, announced that SKS365 Group, a multi-licensed international bookmaker and gaming operator headquartered in Rome, Italy, has selected its ARIC Fraud Hub to predict and identify fraudulent activity in real time, while reducing friction for its more than 1.5 million registered…
Stocks in Focus: Caledonia Investments
This week Alastair Macdougall of NW Brown looks at Caledonia Investments, an investment trust which invests in listed and private businesses from around the globe.
New year, new immigration rules
Changes to the Immigration Rules have gone live that are set to impact entrepreneurs, investors and start ups.
Conference sets out economic growth opportunities within the Oxford – Cambridge ARC Corridor
Next week (22nd January), prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together in Milton Keynes for the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development Conference – a half-day event supported by regional and local authorities.
Why should you consider hiring a temp in 2019?
Reviewing staff resources for the year ahead doesn’t have to mean committing to the cost of recruiting full-time employees. Temporary workers can quickly fill any gaps within teams and bring a wealth of other business benefits too.
Record breaking year at London Stansted as passenger growth takes off
London Stansted Airport recorded its busiest ever year as it welcomed over 28 million passengers in 2018, an increase of 2.1 million passengers and 8.1 per cent over the previous 12 months.
Clinic provides £32,000 of free legal advice
An initiative that provides free face-to-face legal advice to people in need has provided more than £32,000 worth of guidance in its first nine months of operation.
CES 2019 proves AI and 5G will transform the future
After four days of demonstrating the bright future made possible by technology, CES® 2019 ended last week. More than 4,500 exhibitors showcased the latest tech innovations to some 180,000 attendees across more than 2.9 million net square feet of exhibit space in Las Vegas.
Crown Commercial Service awards contract to digital agency Studio 24
Studio 24 is delighted to be a digital partner of Crown Commercial Service.
mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases - gathering momentum...
This month VacZine Analytics releases an updated analysis focused on the high-profile emerging field of mRNA vaccines. This technology promises much, and analysis shows the pipeline is gathering momentum.
Cambridge Index surges 8.5%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1806.8 points or 8.5% to close at 23063.9, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Royce Institute funding available for SMEs to access lab equipment
The Henry Royce Institute is awarding funding to UK SMEs to solve short-term research challenges and develop projects that can progress to larger funding opportunities.