Cambridge Index advances 1.2%
The Cambridge Index rose 217.50 points or 1.2% to close at 18,328.3, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
The EBCam Employee Benefits and Rewards Survey is open
Following the great success of prior years' Employee Benefits and Rewards survey, we are pleased to re-launch the survey for 2024!
PEM commemorates Women's History Month
Throughout the month of March PEM, a leading independent accountancy and tax firm in Cambridge, proudly celebrated Women’s History Month by highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of women.
What should I be doing when planning for retirement?
One of the common questions we get asked by our new clients is “What should I be doing when planning for retirement? I am in my 50s. Am I too late to be planning for my retirement?”
Nxera Pharma joins the World Orphan Drug Alliance
Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 8 April 2024 – Nxera Pharma Co. Ltd, formerly known as Sosei Group or Sosei Heptares – announces it has joined the World Orphan Drug Alliance (WODA), a global alliance of commercial distributors dedicated to providing access to treatments for rare diseases and specialty medicines in complex markets around the world. The Alliance consists of 12 member companies and…
Business confidence up and uncertainty down for UK CFOs
Sentiment among UK CFOs has risen for the third consecutive quarter; Uncertainty has fallen to a two-and-a-half-year low, back to levels seen in summer 2021 when lockdown restrictions were ending; Corporate risk appetite has risen, but CFOs maintain a defensive strategy stance; Cyber-attacks are the top concern for CFOs when it comes to the consequences of geopolitical developments; …
Bespoke CPD sessions in two accountancy hot topics
Sustainability standards and digital technologies are at the forefront of changes shaping the finance sector and are reforming the way accountancy professionals operate, making it important for all accountants and finance professionals to stay abreast of rapid developments.
Roll out of Cambridge-developed artificial pancreas is world first
An artificial pancreas developed with the help of staff and patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital is one of four new devices to be rolled out by the NHS – helping tens of thousands of children and adults living with type one diabetes.
ARU gender equality progress recognised with award
Anglia Ruskin University receives Athena Swan Silver Award from Advance HE.
Marshall extends contract with Lockheed Martin for C-130J cockpit trim panel kits
Marshall has received a £11m extension to its longstanding contract with Lockheed Martin to manufacture and supply cockpit trim panels for the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter.
Older workers are often a company’s most skilled and experienced employees and retaining them is crucial
The Midlife MOT helps them stay in work for longer. This is the primary focus and benefit of the Midlife MOT.
Playing a part in public speaking
Character is essential for powerful presenting, but sometimes it has to be calibrated for best effect… even when tackling cyber criminals!
Guardtech Group ready to spring into action with another string of exhibitions
Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists line up four massive shows in April, May and June
What would happen if your school or business data were stolen?
Would it: 1. Create chaos within the organisation and risk everything. Or… 2. Become an inconvenience that, fortunately, you had already foreseen?
What is the difference between these two outcomes?
Government rollback of teacher relocation scheme could impact overseas recruitment explains Cambridge lawyer
Trainee teachers are no longer eligible for Department of Education bursaries to relocate to England for work after the government announced that the scheme is now only available to fully qualified teachers.
Deloitte comments on new car reg figures for March 2024
Jamie Hamilton, automotive partner and head of electric vehicles at Deloitte, said: “New car registrations grew by 10.4% last month in the best March since 2019. This is particularly significant given this month remains the most important in the automotive industry calendar, with around a fifth of all new sales recorded following the launch of latest number plate. The introduction of the new …
Award winning Prana Indian Restaurant launches new breakfast/brunch menu with vegan options
Prana Indian Restaurant on Mill Road Cambridge, a recipient of prestigious culinary awards, is excited to introduce its latest offering: a brand new Breakfast/Brunch menu available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
IQGeo further expands its ecosystem with two new fiber Design Partner programs
IQGeo announces it has launched two new partner programs that give fiber design and engineering companies a simple process to become trained and certified on IQGeo’s award-winning planning and design software. The Certified Design Partner and Certified Automated Planning & Design Partner programs provide a valuable pool of trained fiber planning experts to fuel the fiber network expansion of…
Deeptech leader Kelly Richdale joins Amadeus as Venture Partner
London – Amadeus Capital Partners, the European technology investor, announces that Kelly Richdale has joined as a Venture Partner. Kelly has deep sectoral expertise in cyber and quantum security, blockchain, identity management and AI. She will advise Amadeus on investment opportunities and support portfolio companies based on her successful career as an entrepreneur and executive.
Sookio launches podcast, Communication Untangled
Join host Sue Keogh and guests from the worlds of design, communications, and behavioural psychology for Communication Untangled – a new podcast exploring the many facets of communication that influence our behaviour, but often go unnoticed.
Dr James FitzGerald has joined Salus Wellness
The team are happy to announce that Dr James FitzGerald has joined Salus Wellness this month. He specialises in providing short-term or open-ended therapeutic services, encompassing suggestion hypnotherapy, analytical hypnotherapy, and psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy.
RealVNC welcomes new CEO to spearhead next phase of growth
London, United Kingdom – RealVNC, a pioneer in remote access solutions, is thrilled to announce Henry Seddon’s appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Ethical Jewellery brand Lily Arkwright discovers celebrities drive engagement ring trends
Lily Arkwright, a leading name in ethical jewellery, has uncovered a fascinating trend in consumer behaviour: celebrities are proving to be significant influencers in shaping jewellery trends. The brand's recent findings reveal a remarkable 50% increase in sales of Molly-Mae ring styles since her engagement announcement.
Innovation management is high-risk, but would professional status bring high reward?
Do you think that innovation management is a high-stress, high-risk career? Would professional recognition improve your capacity to influence the board? Or do you think implementation of standards will stifle your ability to be innovative? We would welcome your input. Join the lively discussion on 25th April 2024 in a free webinar developed by R&D Today, in partnership with RADMA (the…
Researchers report findings to improve medication management in palliative care
A study led by CPFT experts reviewing how medications are used in palliative care to support patients in the community has been published in a leading international nursing journal.