Finance & Insurance Digest #1
In this quarter’s Finance & Insurance Digest we cover a wide range of topics including the budget, investment, supply chain issues, insurance, R&D, the global energy crisis and much more.
£21m announced for Digital Skills Bootcamps in the West Midlands
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched its next round of digital bootcamps to improve the digital capabilities of residents across the region.
poweredbypie Launches Lender Handbook Tracker
Search and software provider poweredbypie, a Dye & Durham company is now offering a lender compliance tool through its online ordering platform.
Investment in research and innovation can unlock new opportunities, says NCUB
The Chancellor should be commended for investing in both research and innovation says the National Centre for Universities and Business, the collective voice of UK business and universities. Today’s announcement will release new funding for research and innovation, which will unlock breakthroughs to improve our health and environment, and boost our economic performance.
Inside the mind of an investment manager
An investment strategy plays a critical role in managing market risk.
Perfect storm of supply chain issues threatens a winter of discontent,...
As major disruption to supply chains continues across the country, Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* finds that a perfect storm of temporary and structural supply chain challenges, from changing Brexit regulations to production delays, are threatening to create a winter of discontent for UK businesses and consumers alike.
Oxford University contributed £15.7bn to the UK economy in 2018/19
The University of Oxford contributed a total of £15.7 billion to the UK economy in 2018/19, a report by the economic research consultancy London Economics has revealed.
TP Health completes management buyout and strengthens senior team to capitalise...
Leading occupational health provider TP Health has recorded stellar growth and announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, following the completion of a management buyout by a team including its two founding Directors.
Now is the time to invest research and development if we...
The Prime Minister’s focus on levelling up is admirable, but actions speak louder than words, says the National Centre for Universities and Business, the collective voice of UK business and universities.
Global energy crisis is a wake-up call for investors: deVere CEO
The deepening global energy crisis underscores for investors the undeniable value, necessity and rewards of sustainable investing, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organizations.
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