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Cream of Cambridge science showcase tomorrow’s innovations at Cambridge Wide Open Day

Uncategorised 17 May 2024

Cream of Cambridge science showcase tomorrow’s innovations at Cambridge Wide Open Day

The Cambridge Wide Open Day event on Wednesday 12th June is a unique opportunity for all to find out firsthand about the game-changing scientific advancements and technological innovations happening right here in our city, the UK’s science and tech capital. The cream of Cambridge science and technology is opening its doors to participate in this […]

First Intuition Unveils New Course: ‘Getting Started with Power BI for Finance’

Uncategorised 17 May 2024

First Intuition Unveils New Course: ‘Getting Started with Power BI for Finance’

First Intuition, a leading accountancy training provider offering courses for professionals, is thrilled to announce its latest offering: “Getting Started with Power BI for Finance.” Launching June 25, 2024, from 09:30 to 16:00, this one-day online course will equip accounting and finance professionals with the necessary skills to effectively utilise and benefit from using Microsoft […]

Setting up a business in the UK

Uncategorised 17 May 2024

Setting up a business in the UK

For existing non-UK businesses looking to set up a subsidiary or branch in the UK there are a number of key considerations to be understood in advance. At Lovewell Blake we have broad experience of assisting overseas entrepreneurs and corporate groups with the initial set-up and ongoing administration. Here are the main aspects to be […]

New Positive Impact Campaign Targets Business Events In Cambridge

Uncategorised 17 May 2024

New Positive Impact Campaign Targets Business Events In Cambridge

Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area, has launched a new campaign to support those in food poverty in Cambridge, called Meet Up & Make A Difference. More than 50 venues in its portfolio are supporting the positive impact initiative and clients are being encouraged to take action […]

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2024

Uncategorised 17 May 2024

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2024

The next District 1070 Senior RYLA takes place from Saturday 3rd August at 4pm to Saturday 10th August 2024 finishing at 6pm What does RYLA offer? Gain exposure to leadership scenarios Explore problem-solving strategies as part of a team Discuss and apply creative approaches to leadership and conflict management Build confidence in yourself and what […]

Skills must remain the focus as Labour Market cools

Uncategorised 13 May 2024

Skills must remain the focus as Labour Market cools

Responding to the latest labour market data published by ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Employers across the UK will welcome further signs that the labour market is cooling, but more must be done to ensure they can access the skills they need. “Today’s data chimes with the […]

Businesses help drive the UK away from recession

Uncategorised 13 May 2024

Businesses help drive the UK away from recession

Reacting to the latest GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s Q1 GDP first estimate of 0.6%, outstripping expectations, is a welcome sign that the UK has moved away from last year’s shallow recession. Businesses across the UK have been the driving force behind the recovery. “Firms have […]

Star Shine Night Walk – Discover the 10 mile route around Cambridge

Uncategorised 13 May 2024

Star Shine Night Walk – Discover the 10 mile route around Cambridge

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has released a brand-new 10-mile route for the Star Shine Night Walk. With over one hundred people already signed up, the night is lining up to be a special one.   Walking together through Cambridge, the event raises funds for hospice care to support people living across Cambridgeshire with an advanced […]

Businesses continue to hold their breath on Interest Rates

Uncategorised 13 May 2024

Businesses continue to hold their breath on Interest Rates

Reacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:   “Today’s decision to hold the interest rate at 5.25% was widely expected. Businesses will be hopeful that tentative signals from the Bank translate into a rate cut later this year. “However, for many SMEs […]