A new Agrale electric bus, developed by electrification specialist Equipmake in collaboration with the brand’s Argentine-Brazilian automaker, and featuring the company’s latest-generation zero-emission powertrain, was launched in Buenos Aires. Debuted in the context of the C40 World Mayors Conference, held from October 19 to 21 in the Argentine capital, the […]
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Minister praises Midlands tech students as part of AI scholarship drive
Visiting the city for Birmingham Tech Week, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Damian Collins met with MSc scholarship students and alumni from Birmingham City University (BCU) and University of Birmingham (UoB) at BCU’s new £70m state-of-the-art STEAMhouse innovation campus. The Digital Minister highlighted the successful partnership between the […]
Virgin Money relaunches innovative finance programme for school kids
Virgin Money has relaunched its innovative financial education programme, Make £5 Grow, with additional tools and resources designed to prepare schoolchildren and provide the skills they need to better manage their finances in the future. Delivered in schools, Make £5 Grow is a free scheme which works with and […]
Kumho wins a 2022 Red Dot Design Award for its innovative Urban Air Mobility Tyre
Well used to receiving Red Dot Design Awards for its road tyres, Kumho has now won one for its ‘Airborne Tire’, a revolutionary concept product aimed at the rapidly evolving UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector. It is reckoned that by 2030 some 60 percent of the world’s population will be […]
The Motor Ombudsman invites consumer nominations for its 2022 Star Awards
The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce the launch of its 2022 Star Awards covering both the Garage Star and Customer Service Star accolades. The annual competition was introduced in 2020 to allow consumers to nominate a staff member or a business that is accredited to The Motor Ombudsman for […]
Birmingham business titans recognised by university for contribution to Midlands
Two influential figures from the Midlands business community are to be awarded honorary doctorates from Birmingham City University in recognition of their outstanding achievements to the region. Paul Cadman and Paul Faulkner, who have supported, developed and led businesses ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to globally recognised brands, will receive one […]
LONDON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY SHOW IS READY TO WELCOME THIS YEAR’S MOST IMPORTANT SUSTAINABILITY GATHERING
Valiant Business Media is all set to host this year’s most important climate technology event, The London Climate Technology Show 2022, taking place from 19 – 20 October 2022 at Olympia London. The show aims to facilitate most-comprehensive conference and a cutting edge expo that will provide an ideal ground […]
Putting the business into Driving for Better Business
FTSE-listed multinationals, household name private companies, large local authorities, NHS Trusts and SMEs are collectively saving millions off their bottom line, simply by adopting a systematic approach to fleet management with the help of the free, government-backed Driving for Better Business programme. Driving for Better Business has engaged with thousands […]
Improve your financial health with a Ben Life Coach
Money – often an awkward subject that can lead to stress, feelings of anxiety, can cause arguments, or make you feel embarrassed when you need to ask for help. Talking about what you earn, or discussing debt is extremely personal and not something we are generally comfortable with sharing – […]
Motorpoint delivers greater customer savings as used car prices fall
A cast iron ‘never beaten on price’ promise saw Motorpoint achieve its highest ever level of ‘under-priced’ stock in July. Data from AutoTrader showed the UK’s largest independent retailer of nearly new cars and vans hit the point where more than 99% of its entire vehicle stock was either priced […]