The Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford (CaMkOx) Knowledge Corridor is of vital economic importance in the UK. It is home to two universities widely recognised as world leaders in key areas of research and innovation, including Oxford University, consistently ranked in the global top four, and a cluster of science...
Work has officially begun on the £19.3 million Silverstone Experience Centre, a visitor attraction expected to attract over 500,000 visitors a year when completed in 2019. The Silverstone Experience will use the heritage of British motorsport to encourage high-performance engineers of the future, by working...
The growing strength of the Australia-UK investment relationship has been highlighted in a joint report between the two countries, called “Strong Ties, Growing Stronger”. The report shows the significance of investment between the two nations, which totalled $815 billion AUD from 2010-2017, and trade, which...
Plans for a new north-west runway at Heathrow Airport have been approved in the House of Commons after voting went in favour of the Airports National Policy Statement (NPS) on the 25th June. Building work for the third runway could now begin as early as...
International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox MP recently set out his vision for increased trade between the UK and the US in the fast-growing life sciences sector. Speaking to an audience of large-scale investors, including the American Pharmaceutical Group (APG) and representatives from the US...
Fifteen Thames Valley restaurants have been placed among the top 100 restaurants in the UK by leading restaurant guide, Square Meal, after votes were received from thousands of readers, bloggers and local foodies. These include the André Garrett Restaurant at Cliveden House, Berkshire (recently in...
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matthew Hancock, has appointed Andrew M. Smith, Corporate Affairs Director, Pinewood Studios Group, Buckinghamshire as one of four new appointments to the Board of the British Film Institute. He will serve a four-year term. On his appointment,...
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox has launched a new drive to attract more than £30 billion of investment to 68 projects across the UK. The drive is part of the modern Industrial Strategy, setting out how the government is building a Britain fit for...
Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry has delivered a £20 million boost to businesses, embracing the potential for a future UK hydrogen economy. The announcement was made during a visit to Swindon’s innovative Hydrogen Hub and dynamic start-up company, Recycling Technologies. It is the...
The Space Growth Partnership (SGP) has published a Sector Strategy proposal for a Space Sector Deal. The new document, Prosperity from Space, sets out to Government the SGP’s vision for enhanced growth in the UK space sector over the next decade. The SGP was set up...