March 2011
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CBI Director General Speaks Out about the Future...
For those of you who didn’t catch Channel 4 News on Monday night, there was an interesting piece on the future of the UK’s Pharma industry. Director General of the CBI (Confederation of British Industry), John Cridland, spoke out about his concern for the UK Pharma sector in light of the 2,400 jobs to be lost from Pfizer in Sandwich. While visiting Eli Lilly’s Surrey facility, Mr Cridland...
February 2011
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Graduates - What Do They Earn, Where Do They Work?
Recent graduates often ask us for information about how buoyant the job market is in their sector; is now a good time to look for work, or is it best to keep studying for a Masters or a PhD? You can keep yourself informed simply by keeping an eye on current job vacancies, but another good starting point to inform yourself of current graduate salaries and in particular what people are earning in...
Government Announcement on Lower Tax Rate for...
The recent announcement that Pfizer will be closing its Sandwich facility, leading to 2,400 jobs losses, has certainly dampened the mood within the pharmaceuticals market, but it’s not all doom and gloom out there.
Recent proposals relating to tax on patent income are already having a positive impact on future scientific research and innovation in the UK and increasing graduate opportunities in...
October 2010
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Osborne unveils massive cuts to tackle UK debt
Chancellor George Osborne has today revealed how the Government plans to make major savings to tackle the UK’s debt. In the much-anticipated Spending Review, Osborne revealed cuts unequalled in scale since the Second World War. Every Government department came under scrutiny as the Coalition set its sights on clearing £83billion of debt from the UK’s balance sheets within four...
August 2010
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Green Energy v Energy Security
Recent comments from Greg Barker, Climate Change Minister, seem encouraging in stating that the UK is open for business in supporting new emerging green technologies by way of long term government policy. These are very early days for the new coalition government, but how confident can we be based on past performance of Government that our targets are not only achieved but exceeded?
Sponsored Walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Garry Emmett (Head of Renewables & Partner at Cranleigh), took a day away from his desk on Monday 2nd August to join Jason Perry (Director at ASL Recruitment & fellow TEAM memebr) in his 100 mile walk in support of Macmillian. Please see below Garry’s comments on the day:
“I was fortunate to spend the day with Jason Perry, fellow Recruiter and Regional Director of TEAM (...
July 2010
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UK’s 2020 Renewable Energy Targets
Last week the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) produced the UK`s National Renewable Action Plan to the European Commission (July 1st).
The Plan essentially confirms that the UK will meet it’s 15% renewable energy target by 2020 on the basis that there is a system of financial supports and framework to encourage further development that is planned and foreseen over the next 10...
June 2010
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Cranleigh Scientific selects Oakleaf Enterprise as...
We are pleased to announce that we have selcted Oalkeaf Enterprise as our charity of choice for 2010 Oakleaf Enterprise is a Guildford based charity enabling people to return to work following a mental illness. Oakleaf provide vocational training in IT, upholstery and horticulture. These courses lead to recognised qualifications which help boost self confidence and increase employability. By...
May 2010
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What will the Con-Lib Coalition mean for UK...
With the advent of a new government promising a sea change in British politics, what will the new conservative-liberal coalition’s impact be on the UK scientific industry?
In the run up to the general election David Cameron was perhaps the most vocal of the three leaders in articulating a dedicated vision for UK science and research when he declared that his policies “form the core of our...
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What will the Con – Lib coalition mean for UK...
The new coalition government has pledged to develop a new Green Investment Bank, encourage marine energy and promote a “huge” increase in energy from waste through anaerobic digestion. These are of course very early days in the course of this new administration but anyone interested in the issues of climate change, the creation of a low carbon economy and the need to shift to shift to renewable...