Redundancies hit highest level since pandemic as unemployment climbs higher December 16, 2025 The UK unemployment rate jumped above the 5 per cent mark and redundancies surged to their highest level since the pandemic. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published damning figures on Tuesday morning that will likely send chills throughout the Labour government ministers ahead of the Christmas break. It said the number of payrolled employess [...]
Glasgow Caledonian University to Lead £2.6m UK Doctoral Training Programme to Tackle Global Oral Health Challenges December 16, 2025 Glasgow Caledonian University has secured £2.6 million to lead a major new UK-wide doctoral training programme to spearhead research into oral health and dental disease prevention. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251216404233/en/ Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and delivered in partnership with Haleon, a consumer [...]
Luka Koper and Tideworks Technology Extend 25-Year Partnership to Advance Smart Port Innovation Through 2035 December 16, 2025 Next-generation terminal systems and professional services to boost capacity, agility, and customer value across the Adriatic’s premier logistics hub
Leyton Orient hire firm behind world’s biggest stadium for new home December 16, 2025 Leyton Orient have appointed Populous, the architects behind Wembley and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, to design their new home in East London. The third-tier club announced plans earlier this year to relocate from Brisbane Road to a new ground, which will be the centre of a multi-use development also featuring shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. [...]
Hummingbird Diagnostics Publishes Study on RNA Biomarker Methylation in Liquid Biopsies December 16, 2025 Revealing a new layer in lung cancer diagnostics using direct RNA sequencing
ABB Strengthens Data Center and Industrial Monitoring Capabilities with IPEC Acquisition December 16, 2025 ABB enters an agreement to acquire IPEC, a technology company specializing in early detection of electrical equipment failures Supports critical industries including data centers, utilities and airports where downtime costs millions Integration of IPEC’s monitoring technology will complement ABB’s predictive maintenance service portfolio designed to cut downtime by up to 90 percent and maintenance costs by up to 85 percent
KKR and Premialab Announce A $220m Strategic Investment To Power Next Phase Of Global Growth December 16, 2025 Premialab, a global provider of data, analytics and risk management solutions for quantitative investing, today announces a significant $220m growth investment from funds and accounts managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, KKR will lead a significant growth investment alongside existing investor Balderton. Founded by Adrien Géliot and [...]
Starling revs up Engine with City hiring spree December 16, 2025 Starling is motoring into 2026 with its foot firmly on the pedal, injecting a fresh pump of gas into the group’s technology arm. The UK fintech veteran is planning to shift its software-as-a-service (Saas) banking platform into top gear with a major hiring spree across London. The platform, known as Engine, is a subsidiary of [...]
Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK to Combine, Creating a Premier Transatlantic Law Firm December 15, 2025 Winston Taylor to build on shared vision and culture in establishing a transatlantic powerhouse for major litigation, critical transactions, strategic IP, and private wealth
Cloudflare Publishes Top Internet Trends for 2025 December 15, 2025 Intensifying bot wars, a sharp rise in attacks on civil society organizations, and rapid progress in post-quantum encryption mark a pivotal year online