INTERNET INVESTMENT SURGES IN EUROPE

There has been a surge in venture capital investment into European consumer internet companies over the last year, according to new figures published on Monday.
Early-stage funding for UK internet companies has increased more than three-fold from £24m in 2005 to £79m in 2006, according to figures compiled… More
Last Updated: 2007-01-22 14:23:54

UK TRADE & INVESTMENT BACKS FIRST UK BIO-ENTREPRENEUR SCHOOL

Thirty fully-funded places are on offer to bio-scientists and technologists from across the UK who want to build their business acumen, launch a new product or service or develop their senior management skills. Applicants should submit their details by 26 January to be considered in the initial selection and UK Trade &… More
Last Updated: 2007-01-22 14:23:01

GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A KICKSTART INTO 2008

TIME is running out for Merseyside firms looking to scoop the Liverpool ECHO Kickstart campaign and its £20,000 worth of prizes.
The campaign aims to create 2,008 new jobs by 2008 and is run with Merseyside Special Investment Fund, a source of finance and support for business on Merseyside.
This is the… More
Last Updated: 2007-01-15 09:39:21

BMA: ONE YEAR TO SAVE THE NHS

The chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) has said that there is just one year left to save the NHS.

James Johnson pointed out funding is set to be restricted from next year onwards, however major problems still persist.

"In 2008 the year-on-year significant rise in additional NHS resources… More
Last Updated: 2007-01-15 09:38:17