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Business need concrete plans to grow economy

Uncategorised 5 December 2024

Business need concrete plans to grow economy

Responding to the Prime Minister’s Plan For Change, announced this morning, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “It was good to hear the Prime Minister double down on his commitment to grow the economy and highlight the importance of reforming the planning system.    “The target of 150 new […]

Changing Lives: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Chosen to Lead the Way with the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Local Skills Improvement Plan, Next Generation, Skills Development 5 December 2024

Changing Lives: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Chosen to Lead the Way with the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

In a groundbreaking move, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been selected as a Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, one of only eight regions in England chosen to spearhead efforts to support young people into employment. This initiative, launched as part of the Get Britain Working White Paper, will help thousands of 18-21-year-olds access apprenticeships, quality training, and job […]

BCC Economic Forecast: Rising business costs to hit wider economy

Uncategorised 5 December 2024

BCC Economic Forecast: Rising business costs to hit wider economy

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2024, but marginally improved GDP expectations for 2025 and 2026.     Increased government spending is likely to boost GDP, however business investment and trade are likely to suffer in 2025 – through the impact of the national insurance rise […]

Respected family law Partner joins Cambridge office

Uncategorised 4 December 2024

Respected family law Partner joins Cambridge office

Leading law firm Howes Percival has confirmed the appointment of well-respected family law Partner, Chris Allen-Jones to its team in Cambridge.  Chris has nearly 30 years’ experience specialising in Family Law, particularly in high-net-worth divorce and financial matters, as well as advising on strategies for wealth preservation, primarily pre and post nuptial agreements.  He has […]

The Future of Digital Transformation – New White Paper from Founder Jason Mashinchi

Uncategorised 2 December 2024

The Future of Digital Transformation – New White Paper from Founder Jason Mashinchi

Read about the AI revolution empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive growth, efficiency, and lasting resilience in a rapidly evolving economy.   Cambridge Kinetics is proud to release our latest white paper, The Next Generation of Digital Transformation: How AI is Empowering SMEs, authored by our founder, Jason Mashinchi. This insightful report delves into […]

Drive business success with Best Employers Eastern Region 2025

Uncategorised 2 December 2024

Drive business success with Best Employers Eastern Region 2025

Best Employers has been changing the face of employee engagement since 2012, by helping organisations get a deeper understanding of their employees through a detailed engagement survey. Personalised results and tailored action plans then help them evolve their workplaces for the better. The awards and accreditations recognise and celebrate the best of the best. We’re […]

Get your running shoes on this New Year’s Eve!

Uncategorised 2 December 2024

Get your running shoes on this New Year’s Eve!

Registration is now open for the Cogwheel Canter Running Festival on 31 December. Returning to Girton Recreation Ground, the family-friendly festival features a 2K run and 200m toddler mini-run alongside the longer 5K and 10k races, with all routes off road. This year sees the introduction of chip timing for the 5k and 10k races. […]

Exciting new era for Cambridge agency, cofinitive, as it is acquired by global consultancy, Cambridge Management Consulting

Uncategorised 2 December 2024

Exciting new era for Cambridge agency, cofinitive, as it is acquired by global consultancy, Cambridge Management Consulting

Leading PR and Marketing agency, cofinitive is preparing to “scale at pace” after being acquired by specialist global consultancy, Cambridge Management Consulting. The exciting announcement was made at cofinitive’s 10th birthday party, which was held yesterday evening at The Bradfield Centre, attended by over 200 guests including Mrs Julie Spence OBE CStJ QPM, HM Lord-Lieutenant […]

An Afternoon with Andy Haldane: Exploring Good Growth for Cities

Uncategorised 29 November 2024

An Afternoon with Andy Haldane: Exploring Good Growth for Cities

On Tuesday, 18th February 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at St John’s Innovation Centre, join Andy Haldane, one of the UK’s foremost economic thinkers, for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of growth in our cities. The event, titled Good Growth for Cities – An Audience with Andy Haldane, will explore how UK […]