Go Ahead's Green Fleet, VIVO’s Robotic Aid, and Thames Valley Business Winners

The Business Magazine Newscast

These are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:

Half a billion-pound investment in electric buses

Go Ahead's £500 million investment to decarbonise its fleet will benefit Plymouth, the Isle of Wight, and Gloucestershire, supporting up to 500 UK manufacturing jobs through a new manufacturing line in partnership with Wrightbus.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/half-a-billion-pound-investment-in-electric-buses/

Robotic clothing to aid walking a step closer after £11 million funding

The UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has granted £11 million to develop robotic clothing aimed at assisting the 6.7 million elderly and disabled individuals in the UK, with the VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living collaborating with various sectors to advance this healthcare technology.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology-innovation/robotic-clothing-to-aid-walking-a-step-closer-after-11-million-funding/

Businesses impress at the Thames Valley 250 Awards 2024

The Thames Valley 250 Awards 2024 celebrated the top privately-owned businesses by turnover in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, West Surrey, North Hampshire, and parts of Buckinghamshire, showcasing standout companies including Gateley Legal, Morgan Lovell, Verlingue, and Blue Peak.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/local-businesses-impress-at-the-thames-valley-250-awards-2024/