Oxford’s new Zero Emission Zone could be the first of many
Britain’s first zero emissions zone (ZEZ) could pave the way for more cities to tackle air quality issues with similar projects. Oxford is today (Feb 28) launching a pilot ZEZ scheme […]
Call for more science apprenticeships in bid to plug STEM sector skills gap
As the UK’s professional body for chemical sciences, we are calling on businesses to support vocational routes into STEM jobs, following a 31% drop in national industry apprenticeship applications. Apprenticeships […]
THE POWER OF SMALL MODULAR REACTORS
On 2 December 2021, Clara Lloyd attended the Nuclear Institute/Nuclear Industry Association annual dinner and, together with her co-authors, was awarded the 2020 Pinkerton Prize for their article ‘Expanding Nuclear’s Contribution to […]
STORM OR NO STORM & CLEANING UP
Since November last year, the UK has been battered by a succession of storms — Arwen, Barra, Corrie, Dudley, Eunice, Franklin and most recently Gladys. These significant weather events produce […]
Ricardo collaborates on study highlighting need for urgent emissions action in Ireland
Urgent action is needed to deliver climate targets in Ireland, according to a new study by Ricardo and Element Energy. The two consultancies carried out the National Heat Study for […]
Sure Flow keeps Xaar printheads at their very best
Xaar has launched Sure Flow, its new ultrasonic self-cleaning mode, designed to help users keep their print at its very best – and without the need to remove the printhead […]
BRITVIC ANNOUNCES £1M PACKAGING INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE-BACKED DEEP TECH COMPANY XAMPLA
Leading branded soft drinks business, Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed tech company Xampla in a £1m packaging innovation partnership. After 15 years of Cambridge research, Xampla has […]
Business leaders want to ensure the safety and trust of their staff and customers
Responding to today’s announcement of the UK Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan, which removes all remaining domestic Covid restrictions in England, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, […]
Grant Thornton recognised for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion at work
Grant Thornton UK LLP a leading business and financial adviser, has received an accolade for its commitment to inclusion of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people in the workplace. […]
4 ways to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in the United States just completed its request for information, gathering ideas from across the industry on how to better combat organized crime with […]