Researchers in the US claim to have taken the next step in the development of bacteria-powered energy. The team from Binghamton University have connected nine biological-solar (bio-solar) cells into a bio-solar panel and continuously produced electricity from the panel, generating the

For the first time, scientists have overcome the challenge of breaking down raw biomass without the need for chemical pre-treatment, and have produced record amounts of liquid hydrocarbon fuel as a result. This work was successfully carried out thanks to the involvement of STFC’s ISIS

With less than three months to go until the Referendum, how can companies prepare? Of course, the answer to such a question is that it depends. It depends on the business that the Company is in, it depends on which way the Referendum goes and it depends on what happens after the resul

Competition law exists to allow businesses to compete openly and fairly with each other. Breaking competition law can have serious consequences for a business and its directors so it is crucial for leaders to understand the risks. Indeed, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ca

Battery scientists in the US believe they’ve overcome a major obstacle to the development of lithium-air batteries. Such batteries have the potential to store electricity at up to five times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries but inherent shortcomings have thwarted their deve

Neil Gallant of Neutronic Technologies explains why companies should not stop thinking of the environment even when business is difficult. When trading conditions worsen, there’s always a worry that businesses will lose sight of their green ideologies as they fight tooth and nail to m

Whether you are your business or you are managing a larger organisation you will need to take strategic decisions and, at some stage, corporate finance advice will be invaluable to you. Greenspire Advisors Limited is a corporate finance and strategic advisory service. We offer advice

We often comment in our newsletters on the state of the economy and have discussed a number of times recently whether things are at last improving. Our overall view is that the UK economy has turned the corner and growth is gradually returning, but that it is patchy and slow. The anti

Often described as the best kept secret of a successful company, a non executive director can contribute a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience to a business, but how is the role best defined? The Companies Act 2006 states that the primary responsibility of a director (there is

Everyone knows that one of the world’s greatest lies is “I am from the Government and I am here to help you”. Despite knowing this, many of us in the green sector have been caught out by the lie. We believed David Cameron when he said his was going to be “the greenest Government ever”