Originally published at The Telegraph You may not believe it, but weather forecasting is actually a rare success story in the field of prediction. Thanks in large part to the development of more sophisticated data-crunching, a seven-day forecast made today is as good as a five-day forecast made 20 years ago. That may not sound… Continue Reading
There may be a sunnier post-Brexit if we become firm friends with Japan
You may not believe it, but weather forecasting is actually a rare success story in the field of prediction. Continue Reading
hibob, The Shoreditch HR Start-up Which Raised One Of UK’s Largest Ever Seed Rounds, Targets Pension Auto-Enrolment With Appointment Of Lady Barbara Judge As Chair
Originally published at Haggerston-Times.com Lady Barbara, who also acts as a Business Ambassador on behalf of UKTI, was once chair of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and the youngest ever commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission, recently stepped down Chairman of the Pension Protection Fund which perhaps freed up enough time, and makes her… Continue Reading
City heavyweight Lady Barbara Judge has joined a startup
Originally published at CityAM One of the most well-known women in British business and the outgoing head of the pensions lifeboat is joining a technology startup that wants to disrupt how businesses manage workers. Lady Barbara Judge, who also chairs the Institute of Directors (IOD), has been named chairman of Hibob, the London-based startup which boasts backing from… Continue Reading
Why go ahead for Hinkley Point today would create a wealth of benefits for the UK in the run up to Brexit
Originally published at CityAM A green light for new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in Somerset would unlock a wealth of “collateral benefits” for the UK, from jobs to foreign direct investment according to Lady Barbara Judge, the former chair of the UK Atomic Energy Authority. It would also signal to the world that the… Continue Reading
Nuclear power key focus of UAE-South Korea ties, ambassador says
by Caline Malek | The National.ae Nuclear power will be a focus of South Korea’s relations with the UAE, the country’s new ambassador said, with more Korean experts expected to arrive at Barakah as part of a new agreement. Park Kang-ho, who arrived in Abu Dhabi in May, said more South Korean nuclear experts were… Continue Reading
Empowering the Pensions Regulator could stop takeovers ruining firms’ funds
Originally published at The Telegraph At times over the last few weeks, many business leaders will have felt like Sisyphus, with one event after another knocking them back in swift succession. Still reeling from the referendum result – which, for good or ill, is the biggest economic shake-up in decades – companies soon found that… Continue Reading
Technological change has the potential to benefit lives in every way
Originally published at The Telegraph Returning from a recent business trip, I was impressed by the steps taken by the London airport at which I had landed to make the arrivals process more efficient. I scanned my passport at the automatic gate and was quickly on my way. It was only as I glided up… Continue Reading
Power of Emirati women growing in the UAE’s nuclear industry
Emirati women now make up 21 per cent of those working for the country’s nuclear sector. Continue Reading
Britain’s 500 most influential
Originally published at The Times Who is shaping our national life in 2016? This list of the 500 most influential people in Britain today, compiled by Debrett’s, presents a fascinating kaleidescope of the individuals who have a real impact on every aspect of our lives. Influence takes many forms, from the political power to make… Continue Reading