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The visual marketing trends that will shape SMB growth in 2026
The visual marketing trends that will shape SMB growth in 2026

iStock has released its 2026 Marketing Trends, unpacking the visual and cultural trends that will…

Strada receives strategic investment from OWC
Strada receives strategic investment from OWC

Strada, the media collaboration startup co-founded by brothers Michael Cioni & Peter Cioni, announced a…

Help employees to stay healthy at Christmas
Help employees to stay healthy at Christmas

Figures show that the amount of exercise people do each week typically drops dramatically in…

Super-flu fears spark warning for SMEs as sickness absences rise
Super-flu fears spark warning for SMEs as sickness absences rise

As the UK faces a surge in winter illnesses, including rising cases of the super-flu,…

Spain’s agrifoodtech ecosystem shows resilience
Spain’s agrifoodtech ecosystem shows resilience

Global agrifoodtech accelerator Eatable Adventures has unveiled the findings of its annual report, “The State…

Estonia’s startup sector is entering a new era
Estonia’s startup sector is entering a new era

Experts have noted that while this year was challenging for Estonian founders and investors, the…

UK businesses accelerate AI adoption and global expansion
UK businesses accelerate AI adoption and global expansion

With UK businesses facing sluggish growth and tighter budgets, companies are increasingly turning to AI…

War in Ukraine reshapes Estonia’s startup defence industry
War in Ukraine reshapes Estonia’s startup defence industry

The ongoing war in Ukraine and strong international interest in innovative solutions in the defence industry are…

The Hustle Awards 2026
The Hustle Awards are back for 2026

The Hustle Awards are back for 2026, and will be better than ever. The awards…

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Forest partners with Octopus Energy

Forest has announced Octopus Energy as its official energy partner, helping pedal London towards cleaner,…

NatWest Group opens applications for 2026 Fintech Programme
NatWest Group opens applications for 2026 Fintech Programme

NatWest Group has opened applications for the second year of its Fintech Programme, targeting fintechs…

European and UK SMEs accelerate AI adoption amid economic uncertainty
European and UK SMEs accelerating AI adoption amid economic uncertainty

European small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are rapidly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations, driven by economic pressures, competitive demands, and the promise of greater productivity. However, new research from Sharp Europe, a leading provider of business technology products and services, reveals that while 72% of UK SME owners now trust AI more than they did a year ago, concerns remain about the workforce’s ability to keep up.

UK and Canada strengthen tech ties to accelerate AI adoption
UK and Canada strengthen tech ties to accelerate AI adoption

The UK and Canada have agreed a deal to strengthen technology ties at a G7 Ministerial meeting, accelerating digitalisation for public services through tackling outdated technology, cyber threats, and driving growth with AI adoption among SMEs.

UK entrepreneurs urge ‘faster, clearer’ digital policy as EU appeal rises

UK entrepreneurs and SME leaders are staying loyal but looking abroad. New data from e-Residency shows 90% would still start their business in Britain, yet 57% say post-Brexit barriers make the EU more attractive for expansion.

Mollie to acquire GoCardless to create a complete payment platform
Mollie to acquire GoCardless to create a complete payment platform

Mollie, one of Europe’s fastest-growing financial service providers, has signed an agreement to acquire GoCardless. The strategic combination creates one provider serving over 350,000 businesses that integrates card payments, local methods, and bank payments into a single solution.

7 overlooked money-saving tips for small businesses

2026 is almost here. SME owners felt the squeeze during 2025, with increases to the rate of National Insurance Contribution for employers and increases to the minimum wage resulting in higher per-employee costs.

UK directors insist people stay central as AI grows – 32% expect more hiring
UK directors insist people stay central as AI grows – 32% expect more hiring

monday.com has released the UK findings from its latest World of Work report. Surveying 500 UK and US directors on what will shape AI adoption in 2026, the data reveals that 78% of UK directors do not expect AI to reduce headcount within their teams next year – and almost a third (32%) actually expect to hire more because of it.

Europe’s scaleup programme for deeptech startups
Europe’s scaleup programme for deeptech startups

Ignite Next has announced its launch as Europe’s new scale-up programme for deeptech innovation, designed to bridge the gap between early-stage founders and industrial-scale success.

Harley Street joins forces with AlbionVC to accelerate access to healthcare technologies
Harley Street joins forces with AlbionVC to accelerate access to healthcare technologies

Harley Street Health District and AlbionVC announce a strategic partnership designed to expand access to transformative healthcare technologies and accelerate the adoption of new models of care in the UK.

Alumni of Goldman Sachs small business programme create 41,000 new UK jobs

A 15-year Impact Study of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) UK programme reveals alumni have created approximately £2.7bn in additional revenue and 41,000 additional new jobs across the UK.