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Budget 2015 predictions: EY’s runners and riders
The Chancellor will take credit for the improving state of the economy and public finances, but real policy changes will have to wait until after the election, says EY.
Businesses hail competitiveness of the UK’s tax system, EY survey finds
The Government’s changes to the corporate tax system have significantly enhanced the UK’s attractiveness as a place to do business, according to an EY survey of over 130 leading decision makers - over 59% of which were CFOs, heads of tax or tax directors.
Healthcare at the touch of a finger
A new fingerprint ID device gives healthworkers access to accurate patient records.
Cambridge Science Festival on track for biggest weekend yet
The Cambridge Science Festival (9-22 March) is celebrating its 21st year and so far has attracted over 1,000 attendees to events each evening. At the heart of the programme of almost 300 events, is the first weekend, (14-15 March), a city-wide extravaganza of free lectures, drop-in sessions and other science events for visitors of all ages.
CogniDox adds Product Manager and InfoSec features in new Version 8.9
Cognidox today announced the availability of CogniDox version 8.9.0 with additional Product Manager and Information Security features.
Key changes to CDM 2015 and their impact on private sector housebuilders
Umran Kadir of law firm Hewitsons explains how the Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) will be replacing the 2007 Regulations (CDM 2007) from 6th April 2015.
Ben Ainslie Racing partners with PA Consulting Group to launch Technical Innovation Group
Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) will use the best in British design, technology and innovation to bring the America's Cup home. The BAR Technical Innovation Group (TIG) will bring together British industry to contribute to this unique technical and sporting challenge.
Latest Activ8rlives health and food diary self-monitoring app for iOS and Android released
Aseptika today releases the third generation of its Activ8rlives Health and Food Diary tracking App to support its Activ8rlives health and wellbeing solution.
Planning to export? Here’s how to go global
Planning to export? Read Cintra Translations’ how-to on researching new customers and markets abroad.
Birketts secures family business sale
The multi-award winning corporate team at Birketts has advised Akehurst Tyres Limited on the sale of its business and assets to The Universal Tyre Company (Deptford) Limited. The financial value of the acquisition was not disclosed.
GCHQ launches the world's biggest Raspberry Pi 'Bramble'
GCHQ has today unveiled the world’s biggest Raspberry Pi ‘Bramble’ at the Big Bang Fair 2015 at the NEC Birmingham as it attempts to inspire the next generation of young talent to think about a future in science and technology.
New funding in place to support women’s refuges
Women seeking refuge from domestic abuse can continue to find high quality support and help in Cambridge after Cambridge City Council and its bidding partners, Cambridge Women’s Aid, were awarded nearly £100k of additional funding over the next two years from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
ARM celebrates International Women's Day with global Ada Lovelace Day sponsorship
In recognition of International Women's Day, ARM today announced a global partnership with Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. This year, Ada Lovelace Day takes place on Tuesday 13 October when communities across the World host events and educational activities to encourage girls and women to…
Cambridge Wireless appoints Bob Driver as new CEO
UKTI Director Bob Driver is to head up further expansion at Cambridge Wireless (CW).
The promise of stem cells
Surprising insights and the latest ground-breaking advances in stem cell research are put under the microscope at this year’s Cambridge Science Festival, which started on Monday and runs for two weeks.
Biodesix and Inivata investigate Next Generation Sequencing-blood based cancer tests
Biodesix, Inc., a Boulder CO-based molecular diagnostics company, and Inivata, a Cambridge, England-based clinical cancer genomics company, announced a partnership today to develop and commercialise Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-blood based tests for clinical applications in lung cancer.
How to prevent data theft and unlawful competition
Stephen Oliver of Woodfines Solicitors outlines steps which every business should take to avoid data theft and unlawful competition by employees.
Stansted Airport passenger traffic grows by 25% in February
Stansted Airport saw nearly 1.47 million passengers pass through the terminal in February 2015, up 25% on the same month last year and the busiest February since 2008.
Controlling the immune response: an eLife interview with Donna MacDuff
In a series of interviews with early-career researchers, eLife explores how they became interested in science, what they are working on at present, and what they hope to achieve in the future.
HBN exhibits again at the Huntingdon Business Fair
Please join us for a journey back in time to the Huntingdon Business Fair 2013, where Dr Chris Thomas did impromptu interviews with 30 businesses, showing a breadth of companies and individuals present. Humour and individuality comes through on the videos, reflecting the human and friendly side of small businesses in our region. A big thank you to all who made this an enjoyable event and we hope…
AstraZeneca to collaborate with key Singapore research organisations in heart failure
AstraZeneca today announced a two year collaboration with leading organisations in Singapore, including the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) and National University of Singapore, to support research into new therapies for heart failure.
14M Genomics collaborates with European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
14M Genomics (14MG) and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) have announced a collaboration to use genomic diagnostic profiles to facilitate enrolment into next generation cancer clinical trials.
How ready are young people for the world of work?
Cambridge Area 14-19 Partnership (CAP) wants to know whether local businesses think young people are ‘ready for work’ when they leave formal education, and it seeks the views of Cambridge Network members.
Horizon Discovery Group plc supports Cancer Research UK’s Stratified Medicine Programme
Horizon Discovery Group plc, a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalised medicines, today announced that it will be providing genomic Reference Materials to support Phase Two of Cancer Research UK’s Stratified Medicine Programme (SMP).
Swansea Centre of Excellence relies on SonoSite ultrasound systems
SonoSite’s point-of-care ultrasound systems play an important role in regional anaesthesia and chronic pain management at Morriston Hospital, Swansea.