Britain and Germany to sign science and tech research deal in post-Brexit leap after rejoining Horizon March 12, 2024 The UK and Germany will sign a fresh agreement to boost their joint science and technology research, the government has announced.
Former Rolls-Royce boss Warren East appointed Chair of UK’s air traffic control service April 10, 2024 Warren East has been appointed chair of NATS, which is looking to rebuild trust after a major IT outage last August caused chaos across UK airspace.
Exxonmobil bets £791m on UK oil sector as other operators pull back April 8, 2024 Exxon's bet on diesel appears contrary to a wider trend amongst its petrogiant peers.
Air travel and connectivity are critical to supporting regeneration and growth October 31, 2023 ROBERT SINCLAIR CEO of London City Airport It was around this time 36 years ago that the first commercial flight landed at London City Airport, and it’s fascinating to reflect not only on how far the airport has come during that time but to consider the sheer transformation around us in East London too. Taking [...]
Whoever wins the election would do well to reconnect with the Commonwealth June 14, 2024 Whoever leads the UK must prioritise strong international partnerships. Where better to start than the Commonwealth, writes Lord Marland.
UK firms asked to disclose China investments as Sunak mulls trade curbs August 21, 2023 A host of British firms have been asked by the government to hand over information on their investments in China, as the UK looks to take stock of its business ties to the state amid increasing geopolitical tensions. The government confirmed today that a survey was sent to a number of UK firms last month [...]
Fintech boards lack AI skills needed to drive future growth, survey finds April 15, 2024 Company boards of the UK’s top fintechs lack the necessary skills and experience in artificial intelligence, a new survey has suggested, which could hold back future growth for these firms.
Overseas investment in West Midlands soars but other regions lag behind July 11, 2024 The West Midlands recorded a 72 per cent increase in overseas investment projects last year, creating almost 7,000 jobs.
Gas mask supplier Avon Protection wins £38m MoD contract amid chemical warfare threat in Ukraine May 9, 2024 Avon Protection has won a £38m tender from the MoD to supply gas masks for the UK army, amid allegations of chemical weapons use by Russia in Ukraine.
Step out of ‘Brexit’s long shadow’ and improve EU trade terms to boost UK economy March 27, 2024 “This is about much more than Brexit," Martha Lane Fox, president of the BCC and Chair of the Business Council, said. "But Brexit casts a long shadow".