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Welsh University’s AI Project Receives a Significant Boost

Research being undertaken by Aberystwyth University in the role of artificial intelligence in crop breeding has gained a half a million pound boost from the UK Government. The project which is led by scientists at the Institute for Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, explores how AI can select varieties of miscanthus that are best to […]

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Global Beauty Agency Founder listed Among Women’s Business List

Sophie Attwood, founder of global communications agency SA Communications has been listed within the Management Today 35 Under 35 List, whose alumni include Stella McCartney and Karen Blackett. For more than 20 years, Management Today has championed women in business through its 35 Women Under 35 list. This year’s list features a mix of impressive,

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UK Inflation Remains Down 2.4% from Last Year

Inflation has stagnated at 8.7%, the same rate as three months ago, causing businesses and consumers concern amid hopes of a decline, since the UK has been on a downward trend in inflation figures which peaked at 11.1% last year. As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to halve inflation this year, statistics shows that “Core” inflation,

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Winners of the Inagural Aesthetic Excellence Awards Scotland 2023

The prestigious Aesthetic Excellence Awards Scotland 2023 has finally revealed the exceptional winners who have made their mark in the field of aesthetics.   The event was held on 24th of June at the Delta by Marriott Hotel Edinburgh, celebrates the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses that have pushed the boundaries of artistic expression and creativity.

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Colmore BID launches highly anticipated BID4 Business Plan

Colmore BID, one of the UK’s leading Business Improvement Districts has announced the official launch of its highly anticipated BID4 Business Plan for 2024-2029.  Since starting the consultation period in January 2023, Colmore BID has engaged closely with the local business community, seeking valuable feedback and suggestions through various interactive activities. The consultation period played

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BIRMINGHAM LEGAL FIRM ADVISES ON MAJOR PHARMACEUTICAL DEAL

The Life Sciences office of Gowling WLG has advised AstraZeneca on its £2.85bn deal with biopharmaceutical company Quell Therapeutics, who were advised by Cooley LLP. Under the agreement, AstraZeneca will pay Quell Therapeutics an upfront payment of $85m, comprising a cash payment and equity investment. The agreement states there will be further payment of up

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PAYMENT SOLUTIONS FIRM OPENS FIRST INTERNATIONAL HUB

Sonovate, the leading provider of embedded finance and payment solutions for the contingent workforce, recently announced the opening of a new European hub in Amsterdam as part of its international expansion strategy. Amsterdam was chosen as the location for the company’s first overseas office due to the Netherlands’ flexible working environment. The country ranks second

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XDESIGN SECURES MINORITY INVESTMENT TO ACCELERATE GROWTH

Digital consultancy xDesign has announced the securing of an 8 figure minority growth investment from Soho Square Capital LLP (“Soho Square”), an investment firm focused on financing established and growing UK and European SMEs with investments typically between £15m-£40m. The deal, which was agreed for an undisclosed amount, will see Joe Tebbutt, Principal at Soho

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CHESHIRE BASED ENTREPRENEUR NAMED AS REGIONAL FINALIST IN TOP AWARDS

Co-founder of Cheshire-based Meryl Fabrics, a pioneer in hi-tech sustainable textiles and owners of the first in-house circular economy offering in the industry, has been announced as a North West regional finalist in a trio of categories in the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023. Kevin Simpson (pictured above) has been honoured with the accolades of Sustainability

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NORTH WEST COMPANY BEGINS EXPANSION INTO CANADA

Left to Right: Fahim Islam, Fiaz Ashraf, Theo Gregory and Dom Angelo Manchester based Clear Start Accountants, is celebrating significant investment and subsequent growth in Canada, and is on target to achieve a turnover from Canadian sales of over £550,000 this year. Firmly focussed on international expansion, NW business entrepreneur Fiaz Ashraf, CEO of Clear

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