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Commercial tenants – moratorium on lease forfeiture caught between a rock and a hard place…
As COVID-19 sweeps the country and the Government forces closure of retail, hospitality and leisure premises, these businesses (and businesses in many other sectors) are now experiencing a significant drop in turnover. Alexandra Messham of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Cambridge Index gains 0.7%
The Cambridge Index advanced 133.9 points or 0.7% to close at 19934.9, as six of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Cambridge Network members line up to present free webinars
Cambridge Network's ongoing series of free webinars, which continues this week (tomorrow -Weds 1 April), includes diverse topics ranging from risk management and personal finances to recruitment and immigration.
DCASE Challenge includes Audio Analytic's Polyphonic Sound Detection Score (PSDS) as one of the two evaluation metrics
The organisers of the 2020 DCASE Challenge have included Audio Analytic's Polyphonic Sound Detection Score (PSDS) as one of the two evaluation metrics for ‘Task 4: Sound event detection and separation in domestic environments’.
Audio Analytic at the tinyML Summit 2020: Engineering tinyML models in sound recognition
Earlier this year at the tinyML Summit in San Francisco, Dr Dominic Binks (VP Technology) from Audio Analytic took part in the poster session.
Combined Authority will support local firms through virus crisis, pledges Mayor
As thousands of workers across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough face an uncertain future, Mayor James Palmer pledges the Combined Authority will work flat out to support local businesses in their battle to stay afloat and to keep their employees in jobs.
A glimpse into the Internet of Things
KISS's Chloe Thompson, Junior Strategist writes: As I write this blog I’m sat in my flat, working from home like most of you - how surreal is this? My thoughts are with anyone impacted to any greater or lesser extent.
Five top tips for marketers now
KISS's Managing Director, Sarah Reakes, offers her top tips for marketers during the coronavirus outbreak.
King's broadcasts daily choral services
King's College, Cambridge, is releasing a webcast recording of a choral service every day until July, in place of the choral services that would have taken place in the Chapel.
ARU delivers medical equipment to local NHS Trust
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has delivered potentially lifesaving equipment to a local NHS Trust as it battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
Velocix introduces mobile-optimised CDN software for 5G video streaming applications
Velocix has introduced new mobile-optimised content delivery network (CDN) software that alleviates the common pain points wireless operators face when scaling out 5G video applications.
City Council plans network of local support for residents in response to coronavirus outbreak
Cambridge City Council is working with voluntary organisations and mutual aid groups to establish support for people in the community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Downoverload: Brits broadband breakthroughs
Brits are more dependent on their internet and broadband provider than ever before. In the East of the country, 60% are increasing their internet use due to the restrictions of Covid-19, a new study reveals.
Owlstone Medical appoints Neil Tween as Chief Financial Officer
Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announces the appointment of Neil Tween as its new Chief Financial Officer.
TTP plc collaborates with SOLshare to develop next generation solar energy trading platform
Cambridge, UK and Dhaka, Bangladesh: TTP plc , a leading independent technology and product development company, has today announced it has entered into a partnership with ME SOLshare Ltd, a social enterprise that has created a new approach to distributing and trading affordable solar electricity across peer-to-peer micro-grids. By making improvements to the SOLbox trading platform, the…
EY comments on measures by the government to support the self-employed
On 26 March, Rishi Sunak announced an additional package of measures to support the self-employed who have been impacted by COVID 19. The Chancellor announced that the Government will provide a taxable grant to self-employed people up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. The amount will be based on 80% of their average monthly income based on their last three tax returns.
Passport to improved health for military veterans
A healthcare ‘passport’ to access NHS and other wellbeing services has been beneficial for the mental health of veterans and provides them with a sense of identity, according to research just published.
‘Here for U’s’ - Cambridge United launches new scheme to help the city get through the coming months
Cambridge United Football Club has launched ‘Here For U’s’, a new scheme to provide practical, emotional and physical support to the local community at this difficult time.
COVID-19, electronic signatures and property deeds
For those property deals that have been agreed and are still progressing, there are logistical challenges for clients and lawyers. As remote working increases, enforced isolation means it is no longer straightforward to execute a deed. Statute requires leases (over three years), land transfers and some other property agreements to be made by ‘deed’ (as opposed to a mere contract). The problem is…
Cambridge Folk Festival cancelled
The 2020 Cambridge Folk Festival has been cancelled.
EACH appeals for urgent public support in response to the 'overwhelming' financial impact of COVID-19 outbreak
The charitable care provider is urgently calling on the public to donate online or get creative with their ‘at-home’ fundraising ideas.
Coronavirus: Look after your mental health and wellbeing
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is working with local organisations across the health system to offer support for mental health and wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus and English law contracts
The outbreak and spread of coronavirus is causing many problems for many businesses. You will need to review your contractual, legal and insurance position in order to consider what action may be appropriate.
Webinar (6 April 2020): COVID-19: the response from the financial regulators
The global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is being closely monitored by all parties and no less the financial regulators.
Webinar: Copyright update - look back at 2019 and look forward to 2020
Where did 2019 leave copyright in the UK and what is ahead for 2020?