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What tenants want to see in a rental property of the future
There has been a noticeable shift in the private rented sector in recent years, writes Anton Frost, Partner, Carter Jonas Cambridge. Developments... Read More
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Triangles, Powerhouses, Corridors and Arcs
Many phrases and tag lines have become commonplace in promoting the excellence and potential of the UK Life Sciences sector to create better patient... Read More
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Immigration and Brexit – the latest
The current uncertainty over Brexit has magnified UK employers’ concerns about the recruitment and retention of EU staff, writes David Mills, Partner... Read More
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Are you ready for the changes to off-payroll working in the private sector?
Changes to the IR35 rules for large and medium-sized companies are due to be introduced from 6 April 2020, writes John Kahn, senior associate,... Read More
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A day in the woods – a fresh perspective on the corporate away day
As the days get shorter and the autumn frost starts to creep in, it’s probably safe to say that this is the time of the year when work morale slowly... Read More
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Blockchain issues need to be understood and addressed
Many people have heard mention of blockchain, often in connection with reference to cryptocurrencies (notably Bitcoin), but increasingly more broadly... Read More
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National Minimum Wage – are you sure your business is compliant?
Ian Thomas, People Advisory Services Associate Partner at EY, explains the challenges National Minimum Wage legislation poses to businesses.... Read More
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How noise can help us see the world more clearly
The title sounds a contradiction. However, as humans, we have an enormous amount of data flowing through our sensory system – most of which is... Read More
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Cambridge a UK FDI magnet
Nick Gomer, East Managing Partner at EY, explains what EY’s 2019 Attractiveness Survey reveals about the East as an attractive investment destination... Read More
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What the Cambridge & Peterborough Local Industrial Strategy means for Life Sciences
July saw the simultaneous launch on one day of no less than four Local Industrial Strategies; South East Midlands, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and... Read More
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Inside track on university-industry research collaboration
The concept of research collaborations between industry and universities has much going for it, writes Quentin Golder, Partner at Birketts LLP.... Read More
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How can Cambridge benefit from the growth in Chinese unicorns?
The Chinese domestic unicorn business has grown rapidly over the past few years and is growing its international focus, writes John Dow, Business... Read More
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Project managing an exit from leasehold premises
Timing and thorough planning are key to a smooth exit from leasehold premises. There are numerous points to consider. Here, we will examine the... Read More
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Taking steps to improve employee engagement
Research has established that employee engagement has a significant impact on a company’s bottom line, writes Jennifer Leeder, Senior Associate,... Read More
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China and Cambridge – a very special relationship
The metaphorical wall around the city of Cambridge has come tumbling down, writes Nick Finlayson-Brown, partner at Mills & Reeve who heads up the... Read More
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Financial education in the workplace
The festival season is in full swing. Glastonbury may be over but other festivals such as Latitude and the Cambridge Folk Festival will soon be... Read More
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Working time, record keeping and employee wellbeing
The role of good record keeping in promoting a healthy workplace has not been given the attention it deserves, writes David Mills, partner at Mills... Read More
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When it comes to data protection compliance the (Farrow &) Ball is in your court
Recent enforcement action against well-known paint and paper specialist, Farrow & Ball Limited, provides a timely reminder of the need to keep on... Read More
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What drives the success of Cambridge genomics biotech pioneer Congenica?
Congenica recently raised over £23m in its latest round and the genomics revolution has spawned thousands of start-ups, writes Pierre Socha of... Read More
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Selling your business – Putting a plan in place
Having spent years of hard work establishing your business you need to consider carefully your exit plan, writes Lisa Gray, legal director with... Read More