Global satellite services currently support activity that contributes £370 billion to the UK economy, which is around 17.7% of our GDP. As the cost of accessing space continues to fall and the pace of innovation increases, a greater number of businesses now have the opportunity to harness the advantages offered […]
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New innovation challenge launched to tackle bias in AI systems
UK companies can apply for up to £400,000 in government investment from today to fund innovative new solutions which tackle bias and discrimination in AI systems. The competition will look to support up to three ground-breaking homegrown solutions, with successful bids securing a funding boost of up to £130,000 each. It […]
New counter fraud authority saves taxpayers £311 million in its first year, beating target by more than £100 million
The Public Sector Fraud Authority saved taxpayers £311 million in its first year of operation, according to figures revealed by Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister for the Cabinet Office, at a meeting of the International Public Sector Fraud Forum this week. The figure far exceeds the original savings target of £180 million […]
Government joins forces with industry to create next generation of hospitality leaders
The pilot scheme, set to launch in Liverpool before being rolled out to other major cities over the coming months, will see benefit claimants gain an industry recognised accreditation, endorsed by industry leaders including Greene King, Marriot Hotels and ACC Liverpool. The Hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) combines a […]
Members of European Parliament recognise potential of breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell technology at IAA Mobility
Andreas Glück and Andrey Kovatchev, Members of the European Parliament, representing the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), were welcomed to Bramble Energy’s stand to discover how its innovative hydrogen technology can play a pivotal role in Europe’s clean energy future. With the European Commission having set the goal […]
Volkswagen Group taps into new profit pools with sustainable mobility
As a strategic framework, the ten-point plan defines the most important fields of action for the Group’s transformation. The company’s four technology platforms play an integral role here: architecture, battery & charging, software and mobility. The Group has made decisive progress in each of these areas, which it is presenting […]
The Volkswagen business class: world premiere of the all-new Passat Estate
All-new, but typical Passat. Clean and powerful – the design is clearly Passat, clearly Volkswagen, yet new from every perspective. Drive options available in the UK for the new model include a mild hybrid eTSI petrol engine that is new for the Passat, two new plug-in eHybrids and a TSI […]
New research to help small businesses improve cyber security with targeted support
A new research project has been launched to help businesses understand and improve their cyber security and streamline access to targeted support. Experts from the University of Nottingham’s School of Computer Science have been awarded almost £700,000 funding from EPSRC to lead a project to enhance understanding of SMEs’ cyber […]
New Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Head of Product Planning appointed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed John Ricardo-Neto as its new Head of Product Planning. He will start the role from 4 September 2023. John Ricardo-Neto has more than a decade of experience working within the Volkswagen Group, building an impressive profile as a leader. He has previously worked in product planning […]
Simple games the answer to “Are we nearly there yet?”, says UK’s leading breakdown provider
Are we nearly there yet? – the words all drivers dread on a long trip with kids in the car. Yet it’s easy to avoid with simple games from Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown recovery provider Start Rescue. Print-off and keep games such as road trip bingo, a colouring-in page, word […]