Capital markets backing for London mining companies

The recent successful completion of two important transactions in the UK mining sector has been announced by independent investment bank Liberum Capital.

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.

Proud mother and daughter engineer a double act

Two female family members from Ayrshire in Scotland are believed to be the first mother and daughter to gain a top qualification in a profession dominated by male engineers.

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.