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The future of driving could be part-time, according to new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. A deep dive into two decades of transport data reveals emerging signs that Brits’ relationship with car ownership and usage is evolving, with car club memberships surging[1], a decline in the number of car trips taken[2], and fewer young people holding drivers licences[3]. Car club memberships surge by 143% as drivers embrace flexible alternatives to car ownership Between 2019 and 2023, UK car club memberships rose 122%, with active members up 143%[1], highlighting a shift toward flexible, shared car access. Car clubs allow members to…

European DataWarehouse (EDW) has unveiled its latest innovation, EDVANCE, an AI-enabled all-in-one data access platform designed to streamline access to securitisation data. The platform, which debuted at the TSI Congress in Berlin, consolidates a wide range of features into a single, comprehensive website, making it easier for users to manage data related to public and private securitisation. EDVANCE allows users to access data across both European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) templates. The platform also offers underlying transaction documentation, enabling users to manage multiple portfolios and analyse data tapes efficiently. According to the company, this…

Endo, Inc. has unveiled new clinical data on collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) for treating plantar fibromatosis at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society’s (AOFAS) annual scientific meeting, which is being held through September 14, 2024. The Phase 2 clinical trial, presented orally at the conference, examined the efficacy of CCH in patients with plantar fibromatosis, also known as Ledderhose disease. The study, a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, aimed to evaluate CCH’s impact compared to a placebo in alleviating the condition’s symptoms. Dr. James P. Tursi, Executive Vice President of Global Research & Development at Endo, emphasised the significance of…

As survey fraud becomes more prevalent, with respondents increasingly providing inaccurate answers to rush through surveys, companies are struggling to obtain reliable data. Carpoll, an emerging leader in data mining, has developed a groundbreaking solution that not only addresses this issue but also taps into an underutilised market segment. Carpoll’s innovative approach takes advantage of the uninterrupted moments during taxi journeys, offering passengers a compelling proposition: complete a short survey during their ride and earn credits to reduce their fare. The results are impressive—55% of daily taxi passengers in London have participated in a 10-minute survey powered by Carpoll. “We…

A new study has curated a list of songs designed to aid insomnia   The study used Spotify data to uncover which songs are most often used to facilitate a deep sleep  Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex is the number one song for preventing restless nights  The ranking includes tracks from artists Coldplay, Bon Iver and Mitski   New research has revealed the songs most often used by Spotify listeners to fall asleep to, with Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex taking the top spot.   The experts at BedKingdom.co.uk analysed public Spotify playlists featuring terms like ‘falling asleep’ and ‘napping’ in their titles. The…