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As January’s self-assessment tax deadline approaches, self-employed contractors and business owners in the UK construction industry face the critical task of preparing for their tax self-assessment. Often, busy schedules lead to last-minute preparations, resulting in a lack of clarity about tax obligations and what is owed. The 31 January 2024 is the most important deadline…
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Maintaining operational efficiency is paramount in the competitive landscape of industrial businesses in the UK. One significant aspect that often takes a toll on the bottom line is maintenance costs. However, strategic planning and proactive measures can significantly reduce these expenses while ensuring the smooth functioning of your business. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how…
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Ambient Scientific has announced that its first AI System on Chip (SoC) – the GPX10 – is now in volume production. Designed for running AI applications without Cloud dependency on portable, battery-powered devices, the GPX10 is manufactured using TSMC’s 40 nm technology. This product comes equipped with a comprehensive development platform, including a Software Development…
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Image: Alt HAN Co The ‘Alt HAN’ solution is being rolled out to households in Britain that would otherwise be excluded from the benefits of smart meters due to network range limitations within buildings. The solution, which is being delivered in partnership with energy suppliers, is expected to benefit approximately 700,000 households, mostly in apartment…
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Image courtesy 123rf As energy policy and politics shift globally, business flexibility will be a necessity for the success of the energy transition. And although the tech is available to meet this need, challenges to its deployment remain, expliains Jon Slade of ENSEK. Energy policy around the world has recently had to adapt to a…
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The National Lottery Community Fund has given more than £310,000 (US$390,000) to UK charity CanalAbility for a new accessible electric canal boat. The electric-powered, wide-beam boat will increase the number of trips available, reduce carbon footprint and provide accessible and specialized activities for people with disabilities or serious health conditions. The National Lottery funding will also support CanalAbility…
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The UK’s national innovation agency Innovate UK has awarded £20m (US$25m) to a UK consortium to build what will reportedly be the first large service operation vessels (SOVs) capable of running with zero emissions. These battery-powered vessels will be designed for the offshore wind industry and are expected to be at sea by 2028. Plans…
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Bakers Basco has extended its equipment management services to Northern Ireland and Scotland. The cooperative venture, established in 2006 by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis, and Warburtons, said the expansion marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to curb the mismanagement and misuse of their equipment. Basco has appointed…
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Image courtesy 123rf South Africa’s first public battery storage tender has awarded preferred bidder status to a consortium of CIP-owned Mulilo and renewables major EDF for three battery projects totalling 257MW/1,028MWh. Mulilo, a South African independent power producer majority owned by Danish investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and EDF will partner on the three…
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Sweegen announced a landmark victory in the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which has sided with Sweegen and affirmed the invalidation of PureCircle’s patents covering the highly sought-after stevia sweetener Rebaudioside M (Reb M). According to Sweegen, it is the primary producer of non-GMO Reb M originating from the stevia leaf, made…
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