Uncategorised 28 February 2025
Chartered chemist accolade for Domino employees
A Cambridge company is congratulating two of its employees on achieving prestigious accreditations from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Domino is celebrating the success of Chemists Penny Streatfeild achieving Membership (MRSC) status and Brett McElwaine who secured Chartered Chemist (CChem) status through Domino’s RSC-Accredited Training Scheme. This internationally-recognised award requires chemical scientists to maintain high professional […]
Uncategorised 28 February 2025
Encouraging signals on US Trade
Reacting to tonight’s remarks by the US President and UK Prime Minister on tariffs and trade deals, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “The signals from the White House tonight would suggest this was a successful meeting from a UK trade perspective. “Businesses will be encouraged by the news of ‘productive […]
Local Skills Improvement Plan, Skills Development 27 February 2025
Connecting with the Future: Huntingdonshire Business Forum to Tackle Workforce Challenges
On 6 March, business leaders, educators, and training providers will gather at Cambridge Regional College, Huntingdon Campus, for Connecting with the Future: Huntingdonshire Business Forum—an event focused on addressing workforce challenges and shaping the future of employment in Cambridgeshire. Supported by the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), the forum will explore practical strategies for workforce […]
Uncategorised 26 February 2025
Vacancies still falling as wages rise
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are clear signs of a further loosening in the labour market with fewer vacancies, although they remain just above pre-pandemic levels. However, pervasive skills shortages mean firms are competing […]
Uncategorised 26 February 2025
Tech and finance expert joins The Cambridge board as new Non-Executive Director
The Cambridge Building Society has appointed Stephen O’Donnell as a new Non-Executive Director. Stephen will sit on the Board and Risk Committee and brings extensive experience in technology, finance and the mutual sector. He was previously Chief Information Officer at the Coventry Building Society where he spearheaded a digital transformation of the society’s member-facing platforms. […]
Uncategorised 25 February 2025
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs
The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employer National Insurance contributions will force them to change their plans, according to new research by the BCC Insight’s Unit, in partnership with professional services firm AAB. With under six weeks until the NI rise comes in, 82% of firms say the tax hike will […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
The EBCam Employee Benefits and Rewards Survey for 2025 is now live
What is the EBCam Employee Benefits and Rewards Survey? This survey will allow you to input details on your existing employee benefits, pension, holiday entitlement, family leave polices, bonus and share plans to benchmark yourself against similar companies. Following the great success of prior years’ Employee Benefits and Rewards Survey, we are pleased to re-launch […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
The Cambridge spreads some Christmas cheer with Giving Tree donations
The Cambridge Building Society helped to spread some Christmas cheer by donating hundreds of items left under the Giving Tree to our incredible community partners. Essential items including food, toiletries, towels and sleeping bags were donated to the inaugural Giving Tree campaign by generous customers and team members at The Cambridge. The Cambridge’s […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms helping Life Science start-ups and smaller businesses to grow
THE GUARDTECH GROUP endeavour to ensure all your cleanroom needs are met – from large-scale turnkey facilities to more modest modulars. But what about those occasions when a Life Sciences, High-Tech Engineering or Healthcare enterprise requires something smaller? And what about those new businesses, the dynamic start-ups and fledgling companies, that desperately require a clean […]