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Aston University partnership with pharmaceutical company results in world-first tablet to treat chemotherapy mouth ulcers
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between UK pharmaceutical company Quest Pharm and Aston University has developed a world-first tablet to treat the serious mouth ulcerations caused by high-dose chemotherapy. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a...2024-02-06 39326 0 -
Small businesses need more support as growth slows during difficult decade
Small business growth in the UK has slowed over the last decade hindered by Brexit, Covid-19, and geo-political tensions, a new report by the Enterprise Research Centre has found. The proportion of small firms that were expanding their...2024-02-04 25237 0 -
New laws to introduce digital labelling for businesses and reduce regulation costs
Businesses are set to benefit from reduced costs and burdens as import labels are made digital for the first time. Digital labelling will allow businesses to put important regulatory or manufacturing information online rather than requiring...2024-01-24 26860 0 -
Be more hacker-savvy in 2024
By Paul Day, technical director of specialist document management company Filestream. Paul is an expert in GDPR and supports his document management clients around cyber-security and keeping their data safe. Filestream works with companies including Anglia Farmers,...2024-01-01 12939 0 -
Over 200,000 businesses set to get free advice settling energy supplier disputes
More than 200,000 businesses could for the first time get access to specialist support for disputes with their energy supplier, under plans announced. Under new proposals, companies with up to 50 employees would qualify for support...2023-12-07 19436 0 -
New teaching qualification launched for technical staff in higher education and research
Technical staff with teaching responsibilities working in higher education and research can now benefit from an accredited teaching qualification, the Postgraduate Certificate Higher Education Global, to enhance their skills and careers. The UK Institute for Technical Skills...2023-11-21 23911 0 -
Tech Meets Law: Cardiff entrepreneur’s start-up sets new UK standard for online privacy
A South Wales entrepreneur has chosen to put his legal skills to good use with the launch of a new business that will help individuals protect their reputations online. Jeevan Mann, who graduated from Swansea University...2023-11-15 25454 0 -
Skills training to be transformed with innovative projects
People seeking careers in growing sectors such as green energy, digital and construction will be able to access improved skills training, helping them secure good jobs closer to home. More than £200 million has been announced...2023-11-10 18378 0 -
Asian-owned retailer Escentual grows sales by 30% to £30 million as more premium beauty users go online for their favourite products
Asian-owned retailer Escentual has grown sales by 30% to £30 million as more premium beauty users go online for their favourite products. Business is booming for the Cardiff-based ecommerce brand started 23 years ago by entrepreneur...2023-11-01 14301 0 -
The UK Space Agency is Unlocking Space for Business
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,...2023-10-18 13181 0