The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was first introduced last Summer and paused in September 2022 so ministers could engage in a co-design process with business leaders and data experts – ensuring that the new regime built on the UK’s high standards for data protection and privacy, and seeks […]
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Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities […]
Multimatic named ‘Business of the Year’ by Motorsport Industry Association
Multimatic is the winner of the prestigious MIA Business of the Year (with sales over £5 million) Award. Revealed during the Motorsport Industry Association’s Business Excellence Awards dinner, held at Silverstone, the award recognises Multimatic’s achievements in engineering, manufacturing and motorsports operations. Multimatic Motorsports is celebrating 30 years of on-track […]
Agrale launches Equipmake-developed state-of-the-art electric bus in Buenos Aires
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 […]
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 […]