Following BiP Solutions’ acquisition of Pro-Mark Media in April 2015, Pro-Mark has successfully expanded into the defence sector, as well as building on the company’s long-standing involvement in the construction sector. Owing to the success of the expansion, Pro-Mark Media
UK organisations doubled their information security budgets last year, spending £6.2m on average (2015: £3m), and over one and a half times more than their global counterparts (average spend £3.9m). Despite this, nearly a fifth (18%) don’t know how many cyber-attacks they experienced last year and 17% of all respondents don’t know the likely source […]
The timing of the Scottish Government’s 2017-18 Budget has been confirmed to Parliament. Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has told MSPs that, subject to Parliamentary approval, the Draft Budget 2017-18 will be introduced to Parliament on December 15th. Mr Mackay also repeated his commitment to working with the Finance Committee to support the scrutiny process and […]
Health Secretary announces increase in medical training places from September 2018. The number of medical training places available to students each year will be expanded to ensure the NHS has enough doctors to continue to provide safe, compassionate care in the future, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced. From September 2018, the government will fund up […]
Transport Scotland have announced details of an extra £3.13 million funding for Scotland’s railways which will go towards improving passenger facilities and increasing accessibility on board trains and in stations. The funding was awarded through the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, announced earlier this month by the First Minister. This investment in rail will enhance […]
Businesses can join a November trade visit to India and explore its multi-billion pound smart cities market. The Department for International Trade, Innovate UK and the UK Defence and Security Organisation are seeking businesses with expertise in fields that could allow them to take advantage of the growing smart cities market in India. Successful businesses […]
Following his announcement in August, which guaranteed funds for projects signed up until the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor has now extended this guarantee to the point at which the UK departs the EU. The Chancellor confirmed that the government will guarantee EU funding for structural and investment fund projects, including agri-environment schemes, signed after the […]
Philip Hammond has unveiled a package of support which includes £220 million for the life science and university sectors to help technology breakthroughs translate into commercial success, as well as action to ensure disruptive businesses thrive in the UK. The package includes: £100 million of funding to extend and enhance the Biomedical Catalyst, supporting innovative […]
Construction work will start on the UK’s new nuclear submarines, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced, as he unveiled nearly £1.3 billion of new investment with BAE Systems. The Successor project will now move into the next stage, known as ‘Delivery Phase 1’, with manufacturing work beginning on structural steel work for the ‘auxiliary machine […]
Arriva Cross Country to continue to run trains services stretching across Britain under new contract announced. Rail passengers across Britain are set to benefit from quicker journeys, thousands of extra seats and free Wi-Fi, after the government agreed a new deal for services for the Cross Country franchise. Under the contract, which will deliver improved […]
