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INDUSTRY NEWS | IT & DIGITAL | 4 MIN READ What if there was a way to connect to the internet and benefit from a direct connection with much faster speeds? Enter Li-Fi! An emerging wireless technology which could hold the key to solving the challenges faced by 5G. Read more and watch the Ted Talks video to get up-to-date with the latest in wireless tech! The use of radio tech...

MORSON NEWS | 3 MIN READ Morson shortlisted in Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards for mental health strategy Shortlisting is fourth within a week for the business ​Morson has been shortlisted for the Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards for the category of Most Innovative Benefit. The shortlisting, which is for Morson’s health and wellbeing strategy surrounding mental heal...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 3 MIN READ Insect eye research throws new light onto their rapid responsiveness to visual stimuli. Scientists have developed a robotic eye based on insect structure A project studying insect eyes and how they appear to be so agile and responsive could potentially open the doors for advanced robotic technology. Researchers from Tianjin University in China repo...

MORSON NEWS | 2 MIN READ Morson shortlisted in Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Awards 2019 In 2017, Morson was the recipient of the coveted Mitchell Henry Prize Award Morson is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Awards 2019 in the category of ‘Turnover £100m+ sponsored by PwC’. This year marks 27 years of the a...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2 MIN READ During harsh winters, a build-up of ice on aircraft wings can cause havoc in busy airports across the world. The current de-icing techniques use a lot of energy and waste a great deal of time - the new system combats this. Engineers have adopted the rationale from the natural movement of glaciers: if the ice directly in contact with the surface is ...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2 MIN READ The world’s first autonomous oil spill response vessel has made its debut When functioning in fully autonomous mode, the skimmer will enable unmanned oil spill response where crews are restricted as a result of safety hazards like dangerous weather or toxic fumes. The world’s first autonomous vessel designed to combat oil spills that spell big trou...

Over the course of our three IR35 forums in Manchester, London and Leeds, our keynote speakers answered a range of questions from our audience of end clients, most of whom we’re from large enterprises in the private sector. Their queries give real insight into the concerns and clarifications needed by professionals who will be directly affected by the changes IR35. As part o...

IR35: THE INFORMED APPROACH | CONTRACTOR SURVEY AND REPORT Do the majority of contractors deem themselves inside or outside of IR35? How contractors are determining their status? How many contractors have considered or are even aware of IR35? What do contractors want from their agency and the end client? We recently surveyed over 1,000 contractors in our community, of which,...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 3 MIN READ Airbus has revealed a design concept of a hybrid-electric airline inspired by birds of prey. Incorporating design cues from eagles and falcons, the aeroplane has individually controlled feathers on the wings and tail for optimum precision flight control. The concept aims to spark the imagination of the next generation of aeronautical engineers and ...

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2 MIN READ Lotus unveils new all-electric hypercar, the Evija. Evija could be capable of 1,972 hp to get from zero to 62mph in under three seconds Lotus has plans to produce a maximum of 130 of the vehicles, which will cost upwards from £1.7m each The Norfolk based British sports car manufacturer, Lotus has unveiled its new all-electric hypercar, the Evija. T...