England

UK BASED CARBON CALCULATOR SOFTWARE NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGOUS PRIZE

GoCodeGreen, the carbon calculation platform for software build and operation, has been nominated for the Earthshot Prize 2023.  Nominated by ClimateUEA, the climate research initiative at the University of East Anglia, GoCodeGreen has been recognised for its innovative solution to decarbonise the ICT sector. Championed by Sir David Attenborough and Prince William, The Earthshot Prize […]

UK BASED CARBON CALCULATOR SOFTWARE NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGOUS PRIZE Read More »

ASDA LAUNCHES AWARD WINNING LOW CALORIE MIXER BRAND ACROSS THE UK

Co Founders of Lixir Jordan Palmer (L) and Matt Mahatme (R) A bartending turned entrepreneur duo that launched their low-calorie and lower-quinine mixers have expressed their delight at their products being sold in Asda. Hitting the shelves of Asda today are the tonic waters from Lixir, a B-Corp-certified brand that started as a solution for the

ASDA LAUNCHES AWARD WINNING LOW CALORIE MIXER BRAND ACROSS THE UK Read More »

SPORTSWEAR BRAND LOOKS TO GROW SALES FOLLOWING NEW KIT DEALS

Sportswear brand Castore has increased its sales forecast for 2023 by 30% to $250m. The Manchester-headquartered brand said the rise has been helped by news deals with the likes of Feyenoord Rotterdam FC, Athletic Club Bilbao and Football Association of Ireland as well as the launch of websites in other countries. The company added that

SPORTSWEAR BRAND LOOKS TO GROW SALES FOLLOWING NEW KIT DEALS Read More »

HEINEKEN SUPPORTING NEW JOBS WITH MULTIE MILLION PUB UPGRADE

Brewing giant Heineken says it hopes to support 600 new jobs with a £40 million investment in its Star Pubs & Bars estate.  The Edinburgh-based pub, cider and beer business said it will spend the money this year upgrading 570 pubs across the UK. It said neighbourhood locals are set to benefit most, in keeping

HEINEKEN SUPPORTING NEW JOBS WITH MULTIE MILLION PUB UPGRADE Read More »

NOMINATIONS FOR AFBE-UK DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARDS 2023

Nominations are now open for this year’s AFBE-UK Gala and Awards.  AFBE-UK supports all young people, particularly those from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, with career aspirations in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). The AFBE-UK Awards aim to celebrate the growing diversity of engineering landscape and recognise the exceptional contribution that companies

NOMINATIONS FOR AFBE-UK DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARDS 2023 Read More »

BLACKFINCH LAUNCHES TAILORED SERVICE FOR FIRMS LOOKING TO BUILD THEIR OWN RANGE

Blackfinch Asset Management has launched a new service that aims to offer more attractive and flexible investment solutions for financial advisors. The Blackfinch Tailored Portfolio Service (TPS) builds on the benefits of a Managed Portfolio Service (MPS), by adding a high degree of customisation. Financial advice firms will be able to use a number of strategic

BLACKFINCH LAUNCHES TAILORED SERVICE FOR FIRMS LOOKING TO BUILD THEIR OWN RANGE Read More »

FINTECH AT RISK OF REDUNDANCIES & PAY DELAYS FOLLOWING TAKEOVER DEAL

Jobs have been put at risk at OpenMoney after a takeover deal was agreed. The Manchester fintech is undergoing what has been described as an ‘essential restructuring’ with employees at its headquarters and on the operational side of the business most affected.  The company which is based at the ABC Building in Manchester’s Quay Street,

FINTECH AT RISK OF REDUNDANCIES & PAY DELAYS FOLLOWING TAKEOVER DEAL Read More »

STX NEXT APPOINTS UK MANAGING DIRECTOR TO DRIVE EXPANSION IN THE REGION

STX Next, a leading IT services and consulting company, has announced the appointment of Matthew Ziff (pictured above) as UK Managing Director. Ziff brings over a decade of sector-specific experience to the STX Next leadership team, and will support the business’ plans to scale in the UK. Ziff joined STX Next in September 2022 and

STX NEXT APPOINTS UK MANAGING DIRECTOR TO DRIVE EXPANSION IN THE REGION Read More »

DRUG MANUFACTURER HAILS US MARKET PROGRESSION

Drug manufacturer Shield Therapeutics has hailed rapid progress made on its move into the US market with its key iron deficiency tablets.  The Gateshead-based firm launched a partnership with Pennsylvania healthcare company Viatris last year in a bid to target more than 12,000 prescribers with its Accrufer product, which treats iron deficiency anaemia. In March,

DRUG MANUFACTURER HAILS US MARKET PROGRESSION Read More »

UK AQUACULTURE BUSINESS OPENS DOOR TO PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT

Seafields, a UK-based aquaculture business that aims to remove billions of tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each year by growing and harvesting floating seaweed in the Atlantic Ocean has opened its first-ever private, seven figure investment round.   Developing and testing new technologies focused on growing and capturing Sargassum, a seaweed that has escaped its

UK AQUACULTURE BUSINESS OPENS DOOR TO PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT Read More »