Author: Business Enquirer
Eli Lilly has just announced its first of four new “mega sites” in the U.S., selecting Goochland County, Virginia for a brand-new $5 billion facility focused on producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This is more than just a build-out — it’s a signal that Lilly is doubling down on domestic capacity, especially for advanced biologics, and chasing a more resilient drug supply chain. What’s Being Built & Why It Matters Bigger Trends & Strategic Moves Why is this happening now? What It Means for Virginia (and Beyond) Questions on the Horizon Not everything here is guaranteed smooth sailing. Some things…
Octopus Energy is making waves with a bold plan: it’s spinning off its technology division, Kraken Technologies, into a separate entity—and it’s brought in Goldman Sachs to explore selling a minority stake. The move signals Kraken is stepping out from its parent’s shadow and gearing up for global scale. What’s Changing Kraken’s growth has come fast: it already licenses its platform to competitors of Octopus, including EDF and E.ON, as well as international names. It handles millions of customer accounts globally and manages functions for energy, renewables, and flexible grid services. Why This Move Matters Possible Risks & What to…
Liverpool City Council has just unveiled a major commitment: a £850 million Highways Planned Works Framework to overhaul roads, signals, bridges, and active travel across the city. The idea is simple but ambitious: speed up upgrades, improve infrastructure, and simplify how work is commissioned and delivered. The Deal & Who’s In Over the next four years, the Council will work with eight pre-approved firms to handle everything from small resurfacing jobs to bigger structural projects. To make it more efficient, the work is split into two value bands: one set of projects worth up to £1.5 million and another for…
If you’ve ever felt uneasy flying with a pet, you’re not alone—Colombia is now leading a global push to make air travel safer for animals. The country is formally asking the U.N. aviation agency (ICAO) to come up with consistent standards for how pets should be transported on planes. The idea: no more tragic stories, no legal confusion, just clear rules to protect furry friends in the sky. What Sparked the Proposal Pet transportation mishaps are rare—but when they happen, they hit people hard. Colombia has seen cases where dogs died during flights (including two small local airlines) and others…
How are cutting-edge technologies reshaping the oil and gas industry? AUTOMA 2025 provides answers with 30-minute case studies led by C-level leaders of top companies. Fluor, Host Sponsor and Imubit, Platinum Sponsor, showcases practical applications of innovations and their potential for sector transformation in Amsterdam on 13-14 October. Fluor’s CISO, Darren Albers, presents essential insights to help o&g EPC assess IT security, pinpoint high-priority vulnerabilities and build a strategic cyber defence framework. Dennis Rohe, Business Consulting Lead at Imubit, delivers a case study on leveraging AI to stay sustainable and competitive at the market in today’s rapidly changing world. More…
As summer’s light softens, autumn rolls in with its mellow glow, crisp air, and a palette of russet, gold, and mushroom-tones. Dunelm’s latest collection captures this spirit, and you don’t need to wait to refresh your space. Here’s how to channel that autumnal calm with style, texture, and detail. Mood & Material: Setting the Autumn Scene Start with a warm foundation: earthy tones, whispering rusts, deep olives, warm creams. Layer textures—bouclé, knit, velvet—and let them speak coziness. Think about soft throws over chairs, richly patterned cushions, or curtains in thick weaves to muffle sound and accent warmth. Lamps with warm…
A coalition of leading airlines—including Alaska, American, Singapore, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and IAG—has just backed a bold move: a $150 million fund to accelerate development of next-generation sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The fund, managed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (a firm backed by some heavy hitters in clean tech), aims to push the aviation sector beyond its current biofuel limitations. The Challenge Up Front Right now, SAF is barely scratching the surface. In 2024, just 0.3% of all jet fuel used globally came from sustainable sources—most of it made from used cooking oils or other traditional bio-feedstocks. These methods are…
Imagine cutting the wait time for a nuclear power plant in half. That’s exactly the promise behind the new UK-US energy deal, aiming to give nuclear power a much faster launch pad—and a bigger role—than it’s had in years. What’s Changing (Quickly) The big headline: under the new agreement, licensing times for nuclear projects in the UK are expected to shrink from roughly four years to about two years. That matters, because regulatory delays and red tape have long slowed down new builds. Another change: US firms are getting wider access to the UK’s energy market under this deal. That…
In 2005, the automotive world was reshaped by an audacious idea. What emerged was not just a car but a benchmark: the Bugatti Veyron. Delivering more than 1,000 horsepower, surpassing 400 km/h, and crafted with uncompromising precision, it redefined the limits of engineering and became the definitive modern hypercar. This year marks the 20th anniversary of that achievement, and Bugatti is celebrating the milestone at its annual festival in Molsheim, the birthplace of the marque. The 2025 Bugatti Festival is dedicated to the Veyron’s enduring legacy, acknowledging its role in transforming both Bugatti and the wider automotive industry. A Legacy…
In Hong Kong, one of the world’s most advanced cities, skyscrapers rise against the harbour skyline with a surprising foundation: bamboo. This centuries-old building technique, once rooted in ancient Chinese construction, remains a defining feature of the city’s architectural landscape today. Each summer, construction workers climb the steps of Ching Lin Terrace in Kennedy Town to honour Lo Pan, the legendary carpenter from the Zhou dynasty regarded as the patron saint of builders. Inside the incense-filled Lo Pan Temple, the gathering is both spiritual and practical — a moment to reflect on the trade, its traditions, and the challenges of…