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Jaguar Land Rover unveils £250m EV facility as electrification powers up
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new £250m engineering facility at its centre in Whitley, Coventry, bringing 350 jobs to the region. The 323,000 sq ft Future Energy Lab will enable rapid testing of electric vehicles (EVs), including in extreme-weather conditions, as the marque preps for the launch of nineContinue Reading
SMEs fear winter supply chain crunch could hit revenue in crucial Christmas trading period
Supply chain disruption is the top concern of medium-sized businesses ahead of winter, a survey has found, as rising costs put pressure on revenue targets. The poll of business leaders by consultancy BDO showed nearly a quarter fear that supply chain issues, including suppliers folding and stock shortages, could endangerContinue Reading
British Steel owner preparing to cut as many as 2,000 jobs
British Steel’s Chinese owner is preparing to cut as many as 2,000 jobs as it battles losses believed to be running at £30m a month, according to reports. The potential cuts, which amount to almost half of the Scunthorpe-based firm’s 4,500 workforce, are part of a switch to greener steelContinue Reading
Astronaut Tim Peake: Going to space changes you forever
Even though Tim Peake is filled with “awe” every time he arrives at a space station, the first thing he needs to do is go to the toilet. “There’s that juxtaposition, because on the one hand, you’re filled with a sense of awe and wonder,” the astronaut says. “But onContinue Reading
Bamford brothers behind JCB empire could face £500m bill to settle tax inquiry
Anthony and brother Mark Bamford, the two brothers behind the JCB digger empire could be hit with a bill for more than £500m to settle a longrunning investigation by HM Revenue and Customs. The investigation into Anthony Bamford and brother Mark is understood to span a complex network of offshoreContinue Reading
Making Your SME Inclusive for Employees with Mobility Aids
In the modern workplace, diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords; they are essential components of a thriving and successful business. To create a truly inclusive environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must consider the unique needs of all their employees, including those using mobility aids such as wheelchairs,Continue Reading
Sir Jim Ratcliffe offers glimpse into Man Utd future as Real Madrid outdone
Sir Jim Ratcliffe might just be able to help Manchester United return to their former glories if he manages to complete his minority investment in the Red Devils over the coming months. Ratcliffe is widely expected to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the club, with Sheikh Jassim binContinue Reading
‘We are worn out and no one cares’: why ambulance staff in UK and Australia are ready to quit the profession
The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its scars remain for those on the frontline of the health sector – not least in the ambulance services. And our research conducted separately in the UK and Australia shows things are getting worse across the globe. Ambulance staff in many other countries,Continue Reading
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago – here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today
Earth and Moon as seen by the Galileo spacecraft from a distance of 6 million km away. NASA It’s been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, youContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton’s US GP podium under threat as Brit facing worrying investigation
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are both under investigation from the FIA after a physical floor and plank wear inspection was carried out after the race. The seven-time world champion executed an immense race at the Circuit of the Americas, climbing from fourth at the end of lap one toContinue Reading