Annual cost savings of over £1 billion if UK financial services firms go paperless
Substantial cost savings, estimated at £1.3bn annually, could be available if UK financial services firms and 80% of their customers, go paperless¹, according to a new survey from EY. This is in addition to the huge environmental benefits of reducing the paper flow between banks, insurers and asset managers and their customers.
Wrongdoing proves beneficial
Negative media coverage of investment bank conduct around the financial crisis actually increased their likelihood of IPO invitations because it signalled shared values to corporate customers, finds a new study at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Search is on to find the Best British Tech Startup in Cambridge
KPMG has launched its annual competition to find the Best British Tech Startup and this year it is coming to Cambridge.
To have or not to have a property survey – that is the question
It is the perennial question. Should I have a survey carried out in respect of my property purchase, or can I get away without having one at all? Clare Martin at Hewitsons discusses the issues.
World’s first active reality adventure story set to hit King’s Lynn
The port town of King’s Lynn in Norfolk is preparing for the world’s first active reality adventure story that will see thousands taking part across the town and at various locations in west Norfolk.
Daniel Zeichner MP leads debate in Parliament on taxi and private hire reform
Following the publication of the new report, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing - Steps towards a safer and more robust system, by the Working Group commissioned by the Department for Transport, Cambridge’s MP Daniel Zeichner, succeeded in being awarded a debate in Parliament on the report this week.
SELECTRIC and City of Hamburg sign agreement covering Sepura hardware and software
The City of Hamburg has signed a new framework contract with SELECTRIC for the procurement of Sepura TETRA devices and accessories, as well as a comprehensive package of software upgrades and releases for existing devices.
NW Brown appoints Paul Fox as Head of Financial Planning
NW Brown Wealth Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Fox as Head of Financial Planning.
Drone warfare: the autonomous debate
Drones are increasingly becoming tools of war – but would these machines be widely accepted without control from a human operator?
Human cell atlas study reveals how the maternal immune system is modified early in pregnancy
Cell map of healthy pregnancy could also help understand miscarriages or preeclampsia
Cambridge named in list of top ten best places to start a new business 2018
Cambridge has been named in a list of the top ten locations to start a small business in the UK, according to new research complied by Informi, the website offering free practical advice and support for small businesses.
UK sector vacancies outweigh student enrolments
With continuous demand for skilled employees in some of the country’s highest growth sectors, the UK skills gap is a major and well-publicised crisis that, according to a report by Open University, costs the country more than £2bn a year.
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Linguamatics as AI leader for transformative NLP platform
Linguamatics I2E recognized for its unique and dynamic approach to meeting specific user needs across the Life Sciences industry
Netherhall School students step up to raise £1200 for Arthur Rank Hospice
Students from Netherhall School in Cambridge are celebrating having raised £1200 for their local adult hospice, Arthur Rank Hospice, after collectively walking 11,200 miles in a summer pedometer challenge
Anglia Ruskin chief makes list of top 100 influencers
Anglia Ruskin University’s new Chief Operating Officer, James Rolfe, is named as a ‘face of a vibrant economy’.
Choir supports charity’s festive festival
Popular local group Sing! Choirs has pledged support for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices’ (EACH) new festive campaign by signing up to perform at a special concert.
Gaia spots a ‘ghost’ galaxy next door
The Gaia satellite has spotted an enormous ‘ghost’ galaxy lurking on the outskirts of the Milky Way.
Largest ever study of psychological sex differences and autistic traits
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have completed the world’s largest ever study of typical sex differences and autistic traits. They tested and confirmed two long-standing psychological theories: the Empathising-Systemising theory of sex differences and the Extreme Male Brain theory of autism.
Local housebuilder Hill named large housebuilder of the year
Hill, the top 20 UK housebuilder, was awarded the title of Large Housebuilder of the Year at Housebuilder magazine’s prestigious awards ceremony earlier this month.
A vision for the Cambridge - Milton Keynes - Oxford Arc
The Government has announced that it will explore options for a single spatial plan for the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford growth area (Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire).
Position measurement; a step forward in cost-performance, thanks to CambridgeIC
CambridgeIC has released the CAM312, a chip for measuring the position of parts inside machines that offers outstanding performance measuring moving parts in tough environments.
Cambridge Consultants advises ECI Partners in advance of IoT investment
Cambridge Consultants advised the UK private equity firm ECI Partners during its management buyout of Arkessa, the IoT managed services provider. Following a thorough technical analysis, the investment was completed during summer 2018.
Points of View: Airlines
This week Harry Tyler of NW Brown looks at UK-listed airline companies and two significant factors that influence their share prices; oil price and industrial action.
Excitement builds during Morgan Sindall construction project day
Cambridge LaunchPad partner, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure, invited 50 Year 4 students for a day of construction activities to open their eyes to the wide range of career possibilities in the industry. Students from Icknield Primary School and Stapleford Community Primary School joined together at Sawston Village College to inspire their students through hands-on learning.