The Department for International Trade (DIT) has published the national inward investment results 2020 to 2021. Despite the economic global slowdown due to the pandemic, the UK remains one of the most attractive places in the world to invest in with 1,538 foreign direct investment (FDI)...
Shinfield Studios’ proposal for a new four stage temporary film studio and associated workshops at the Thames Valley Science Park (TVSP) has been approved by Wokingham Borough Council on 24th March 2021. The University of Reading (UoR) has entered into an agreement with affiliates of Commonwealth...
The UK-Canada have launched the worlds first Quantum Technologies Competition. Run jointly by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), there are 8 named winning projects that will lead the collaboration between academia, industry and the...
The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) site, which is fast becoming a crucial hub for vaccine strategies, developments and distributions, recently welcomed Boris Johnson as the site prepares to open its doors ahead of schedule. The Prime Minister met with both scientists and engineers building...
With 7 out of the 10 Formula 1 (F1) teams choosing to base themselves in the UK, British technology and expertise competed against each other at Silverstone, as the sport celebrated its 70th anniversary on the very circuit the Championship started in 1950. More Grand Prix...
Appnovation, a full-service digital consultancy company focused on delivering business outcomes that drive innovation, will receive £9.3 million in equity financing as part of a joint partnership between the Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and the UK’s BGF. The investment will provide an opportunity for the...
Last year we reported on 'a growing phenomenon’ of investment projects linking the East Coast of the United States and Berkshire. This year we can report on these continued links with additional, new, investment and expansions from foreign-owned companies with their global HQs based along...
The UK and Canadian Governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) relating to each nation’s ambitions for Digital Government. Canada and the UK will now work together towards four shared goals: Provide better digital public services Support the use of digital public services Promote economic growth ...
Inward investment from businesses based in the Boston/Cambridge area into Berkshire has experienced a ‘mini-spike’ this past year. A one-off, or a growing phenomenon based on sector strengths and synergies? During 2016/17 the Department for International Trade (DIT) and Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) report...
International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox and US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer have both outlined their commitment to strengthening economic links between the UK and US. Discussing the possibility of laying the groundwork for a potential new trade agreement soon after Brexit, International Trade Secretary,...