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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Lotus appoints Conor Horne as Commercial Director of UK & Ireland
Lotus has announced Conor Horne has joined the business as Commercial Director of UK and Ireland. In his new role, Conor will work closely with Lotus’ leadership team to further develop the company’s business development strategy, as well as identifying new opportunities for growth in the UK and Ireland. By […]
More than 200 companies named for not paying staff minimum wage
The 202 employers were found to have failed to pay their workers almost £5 million in a clear breach of National Minimum Wage (NMW) law, leaving around 63,000 workers out of pocket. Companies being named today range from major high street brands to small businesses and sole traders, in a […]
Outstanding small businesses receive inaugural government awards for export success
The first-ever recipients of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards have been announced, celebrating the exporting success of small businesses across the UK. Exporters support jobs, pay higher wages and help deliver on the government’s priority to grow our economy, and these inaugural […]
Mental Health Awareness Week – Expert shares tips to manage anxiety at work
With anxiety being the central theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week (15th to the 21st May), it’s important to be aware of what anxiety is and how it can impact your daily life. In 2021/2 anxiety contributed to 51% of all work-related ill health cases.[1] Whilst this is a […]
Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation
In honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation, the apprenticeships have been selected for their contribution to creating a low carbon economy by ensuring the country’s workforce is equipped with the skills needed to support the transition to net zero. The official Coronation emblem will be used by employers and […]