7 in 10 business leaders are concerned about cyber attacks
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the shift to hybrid working, the Institute of Directors has found that 72% of business leaders view cyber risk as a […]
Volatile supply chains pressure mid-market
Research from Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker research, which looks specifically at 370 leaders of businesses with a supply chain, shows that over half (52%) are finding […]
Worldpay’s FraudSight, Powered by Featurespace, Wins “Best Technology Initiative” at The Card & Payments Awards 2022
Worldpay’s FraudSight, powered by Featurespace, has won The Card & Payments Awards’ “Best Technology Initiative” for 2022. Comments from the judges highlighted Worldpay’s ability to deliver unparalleled insight to mitigate […]
AstraZeneca signs licence agreement with RQ Biotechnology for monoclonal antibodies against COVID-19
AstraZeneca has entered into a licence agreement with RQ Biotechnology Ltd (RQ Bio) for a portfolio of early-stage monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeted against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Under […]
Collision Investigators Take to the Roads in Pembrey
Two Hawkins’ mechanical engineers, Charles Murdoch and James Wade, not only investigate road traffic collisions, but also take to the roads themselves during motorcycle club races. Both enjoyed a good start to the […]
Reaction to Research Excellence Framework 2021 results
Research England has published the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) which the UK higher education funding councils carry out to provide accountability for public investment, provide benchmarking information, […]
Anne Chassagnette appointed Johnson Matthey’s first Chief Sustainability Officer
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has appointed Anne Chassagnette as its first Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Anne will take up her role with effect from 16 […]
Introduce a lower corporation tax rate for net zero firms
The Institute of Directors is today publishing ‘The Green Incentive: how to put net zero at the heart of business planning’. The policy paper sets out four specific medium-term recommendations […]
Mid-market looks to invest more in mental health
As Mental Health Awareness Week (9 -13 May) begins, new research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP shows that mid-market employers are looking to increase investment […]
Hawkins joins virtual Shine balloon race
Shine, a charity funded almost entirely by the generosity of the public, works to support people of all ages living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Shine also works with doctors, […]