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Employment Hero acquisition enables fully automated payroll solution

Global employment management platform, Employment Hero, has announced the acquisition of Employment Innovations, one of the largest managed payroll providers in the world.

UK businesses fear Artificial Intelligence

UK businesses are lacking the confidence to use AI for their financial operations, according to one of Europe’s leading spend management platforms, Pleo.

Tritek Consulting launches flagship AI training course following 200% growth

Tritek Consulting, a provider in the recruitment, training, and consulting realms within the technology industry, has unveiled significant enhancements to its training offerings in response to a 200% surge in growth.

Entrepreneur community Legacy Club rebrands to power next stage of growth

Legacy Club, an entrepreneur community in London, is undergoing a transformation with a new purpose, vision, and rebranded identity, marking a significant development in its journey.

STARTUP OLÉ LATAM ROADSHOW SUCCESSFULLY ACCELERATES IBERO-AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN CHILE

The sixth edition of Europe’s leading event for entrepreneurship and technological innovation in Latin America took place in Santiago de Chile on 9 April. Beeing Company was the winner of the pitch competition, while Securetia and Innova Space came second and third, respectively.

Report reveals opportunities in Japan for UK quantum computing firms

A recent study sheds light on the potential for UK quantum computing firms in Japan, a nation ramping up investment to foster the commercial use of quantum computing across various sectors, including chemistry, financial services, and logistics optimisation.

Interactive Online Tool Aids Sole Traders with Basis Period Reform Reporting

Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a new GOV.UK interactive tool to help them navigate the changes.

2150 launches Biodiversity 101 report to highlight its value and impact on the climate crisis

2150, a venture capital firm dedicated to climate technology with a focus on transforming urban environments, has introduced its “Biodiversity 101” report. This document aims to elucidate the concept of biodiversity, its significance, and the available measures to counteract its deterioration.

Nory launches Nory Capital to provide secure and flexible financing for the hospitality industry

Nory, the AI-driven operating system tailored for the hospitality sector, unveiled its new initiative, Nory Capital, in partnership with YouLend.

Research platform Prolific calls for ethical standards to be set for AI workers

Prolific has published an industry-first study through its Participant Wellbeing report, aimed at promoting the mental wellbeing of AI taskers.

Percentage of small businesses investing in growth initiatives hits three-year low

The percentage of UK small businesses considering new projects to achieve business growth (66%) has fallen to its lowest level since January 2021, according to new research by Novuna Business Finance.

UMi to deliver the new government Business Support Service for SMEs

UMi has secured a contract with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to spearhead the new Business Support Service, striving to assist the growth and success of SMEs in England.

multifi Announces Strategic Integration with Plaid to transform Financial Access for UK SMEs

Multifi, a specialist in business finance innovation, has unveiled its strategic collaboration with Plaid, a key data network facilitating the digital financial ecosystem.

Hat-trick of award recognition for accessibility startup

The Leeds-based startup IMAGINaiTION has achieved recognition in Insider Media Yorkshire’s 42 Under 42 awards and has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber final of the StartUp Awards.

BREATHE – WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK

We’ve been completely blown away by how many of you have entered this year’s Hustle Awards – thank you! As we are a compassionate bunch, we’ve listened and decided we’d give you a little more time to complete your entries.

UK SMEs Urged to Develop Cloud Disaster Recovery Plans Amid Cyber Threats

Cybercrime is a significant issue for businesses of all sizes in the UK. Although we usually hear more about cybersecurity incidents impacting large businesses, smaller businesses are also a target.

Hokodo secures €100m debt facility to facilitate €1.5bn of B2B transactions over next 2 years

Hokodo, a provider of digital payment terms solutions, has unveiled a new €100 million debt facility from Viola Credit, a worldwide credit investment manager dedicated to fostering growth within the innovation economy.

The best in tech to meet at VivaTech 2024

The eighth annual edition of VivaTech, Europe’s biggest event dedicated to startups and tech, is taking place 22-25 May in Paris at Expo Porte de Versailles.

Vertical Future selected by UK Space Agency to install systems to grow crops in Low Earth Orbit

Vertical Future, a specialist in vertical farming technology and manufacturing based in the UK, received a grant of £1.5 million for the delivery of the project’s second phase, “Autonomous Agriculture for Space Exploration.”

Octopus Investments appoints Sian Roberts as Head of UK Institutional Distribution

Octopus Investments, an investment manager investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world, has today announced the appointment of Sian Roberts as Head of UK Institutional Distribution.