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UK scientist awarded OBE for services to space
A UK scientist instrumental in founding the Gravitational Wave Research Group at the University of Birmingham has been honoured in the New Year Honours, recognising contributions to space science alongside other prominent UK astronomers.
UK manufacturers to increase reshoring for better value and security
Following the Autumn Statement, many manufacturing businesses may breathe a sigh of relief as the Finance Minister announced that he was making permanent the tax incentives for businesses to invest that he introduced earlier in the year.
Mandate for new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035 is now law
The zero emission vehicle mandate is the government’s pathway towards all new cars and vans being zero emission by 2035 and it is now law.
Government fails to hit motorway EV charger target
The UK Government has not met its goal of installing at least six rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023, according to new research by the RAC.
UK Supreme Court rejects AI as inventor in patent case
In a pivotal decision, the UK Supreme Court has maintained earlier rulings, dismissing an appeal to recognise an artificial intelligence system as an inventor in patent applications.
Pioneer of battery-free tracking technology wins OBE
Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan, a leading figure in the development of the world's most precise battery-free real-time location tracking technology, has been honoured with an OBE for Services to Innovation Technology and the Promotion of STEM Subjects in Education in the King’s 2024 New Year Honours List.
New Year honour for Royal Academy of Engineering President
The President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Professor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE, was honoured with a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s New Year Honours list.
Father and son develop a paint formula to address global warming
An ingenious father and son have developed the world’s coolest paint from their home garage in Yorkshire, UK.
Fully autonomous cars on UK motorways by 2026
The UK could see a significant transformation in motorway transportation with the potential introduction offully autonomouscars by 2026.
UK connector revenues will be up 4-6% for 2023 year-end
In its full-year report for 2023, ITSA members remain optimistic, despite a tough year.