Edinburgh-based company Ecometrica is changing the way space data is used globally by exporting its satellite mapping technology
This National Space Day (3 May 2019), the Department for International Trade (DIT) celebrates the success of the Scottish space sector which could be worth £4bn by 2030.
Edinburgh-based company Ecometrica is changing the way space data is used globally by exporting its satellite mapping technology
This National Space Day (3 May 2019), the Department for International Trade (DIT) celebrates the success of the Scottish space sector which could be worth £4bn by 2030.
UK space exports on track to meet ambitious targets of exports making up 60% of the UK space sector.
UK space exports are set to grow to £25bn in the next decade, meeting the industry and government target for space exports to make up 60% of the UK’s space sector revenue by 2030.
First round of funding awarded to redistribution organisations to substantially reduce food waste from businesses
The government has awarded more than £4 million to four redistribution organisations across England to help overcome barriers to getting food currently going to waste onto people’s plates.
One in seven companies would have collapsed were it not for low interest rates, says KPMG
A rising number of underperforming “zombie firms” are creating a major drag on the UK economy and threaten to exacerbate a future downturn, says a new analysis by KPMG.
Eight groups take legal action to make Amec Foster Wheeler pay part of compensation
Major construction firms are embroiled in a legal dispute over a multimillion-pound compensation bill that has been paid to more than 1,100 blacklisted trade unionists.
Department store says milestone has been achieved nine months ahead of target
More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market.
HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold illicitly every year.
Companies House reforms consultation launched today
Major upgrade of Companies House register aimed at tackling misuse and ensuring its accuracy
As part of reforms, business owners will benefit from new protections from fraud
The government is backing plans to create new digital innovation hubs, changing the way scientists access NHS data
Digital innovation hubs, part of our modern Industrial Strategy, to be created to transform the way researchers and innovators can access data from the NHS
A rise in growth above 1.5% in 2020 and 2021 would be enough for the economy to begin overheating
UK’s biggest seller of Rolexes could be valued at up to £800m, if plan goes ahead
The UK’s biggest seller of Rolex watches is working on plans for a stock market listing, which could value the luxury retail group at up to £800m.
4,187 companies become insolvent between January and March this year, according to The Insolvency Service, while 484,000 UK businesses are in significant distress
Small business insolvency rose by 6.3pc in the first three months of 2019 compared with the previous quarter.
Economic growth will slip back and then pick up modestly, says Bank
US-based activist investor says he expects ‘fairly heavy vote’ against his resolution
Activist investor Edward Bramson said he won’t be giving up in his battle against Barclays despite losing his bid for a seat on the board of the UK lender.
Data suggests closures of banks, pubs, estate agents and fashion stores is biggest rise in five years
The number of shops lying empty soared by more than 7,500 last year, according to new data which lays bare the crisis on the high street.
Cash machine firms converting thousands of ATMs to charge fees, warns consumer group
Free cash machines could become a thing of the past, according to consumer group Which? after it emerged that 1,700 ATMs switched to charging in the first three months of this year alone.
UK prices grew by less than 1% for fifth month in a row in April, says Nationwide.
Planned $1bn fund is reportedly yet to complete first round of fundraising
David Cameron’s efforts to raise $1bn for a fund to invest in China have met with a lack of enthusiasm, according to reports.
Latest OECD data shows rising investment in UK amid an uncertain economic global outlook.
Data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published today shows the total value of foreign investment stock into the UK by the end of 2018 increased by 5% to $1,890 billion.
UK organisations can apply for a share of £30 million to develop design proposals for smart local energy systems.
UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million to develop designs for smart local energy systems that make the best use of innovative technologies including cheaper renewables, energy storage, low carbon heat and digital infrastructure.
Campaigners say company uses ‘financial manoeuvring’ to shift profits to tax havens
British American Tobacco has been accused of depriving developing countries of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax by using “financial manoeuvring” to shift profits to a UK subsidiary.
UK and South Korean businesses to pilot 5G technology on Seoul subways
Augmented Reality (AR) trials could revolutionise tourism sector
Scottish Secretary David Mundell welcomes launch of the new Caledonian Sleeper fleet
Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell, welcomed the launch of the new Caledonian Sleeper service at Central Station in Glasgow. The UK Government contributed £50 million to the replacement of the Caledonian Sleeper fleet to improve on-train facilities.