Beacon research centre shines light to boost green economy

A groundbreaking facility that will collaborate with companies to develop green business technologies and opportunities is growing well in Wales.

World’s largest wind-turbine test site to open

Work has started to build what is described as a world-leading facility that will accelerate development for the United Kingdom offshore wind industry, vastly increasing UK expertise in the renewables sector.

Business travel “not under threat” and UK airports plan to expand

Business travel is not under “significant threat” either from the economic downturn or from the growth in technology, according to a new report, and several UK airports plan to expand.

Technology giant Amadeus issued a report challenging predictions that business travel is set for a major decline in the next decade because of the pressure of weak economic growth, improved technology and more expensive air travel.

Drive to promote hydrogen-powered transport

A new industrial and scientific group has been established to evaluate the potential for hydrogen as a fuel for ultra low-carbon vehicles - aiming to roll out a realistic solution in the next few years.

Clothing designers find future business is in their jeans

A husband-and-wife team behind a hugely successful ethical clothing brand is set to launch a new venture designing and making high-quality premium jeans in the United Kingdom.