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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.

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.”

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.

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.

Atom bank funds Women in Technology scholarships at Durham University

Atom bank, the UK’s first app-based bank, is boosting Durham University’s Women in Technology programme with two new scholarships aimed at prospective female students from low-income backgrounds.

Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation launches platform to help businesses in digital world

The University of Salford Business School’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) merges the worlds of academia and industry, to allow businesses to access tailored support to help them grow and thrive by working alongside the institution’s expert academics.

Digital Catapult launches accelerator programme to help Northern Ireland’s agri and manufacturing industries

Digital Catapult has launched an accelerator programme with Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to support the region’s net zero ambition.

Mindstone partnership with NexGen Cloud to fuel sustainable innovation in the AI space

Mindstone, a global community dedicated to the practical application of AI, and NexGen Cloud, the provider of sustainable Infrastructure-as-a-Service, announced a partnership designed to spur innovation in AI development through advanced technology.

Sara Davies to share business secrets at UK Construction Week London

Sara Davies MBE, a distinguished businesswoman and TV personality, is set to energise UK Construction Week London (ExCeL, 7th-9th May) as the latest keynote speaker announced for the event in the built environment sector.

SolarEdge Buys EV Charging Software Firm Wevo Energy

SolarEdge Technologies, an innovator in smart energy solutions, has unveiled the successful acquisition of Wevo Energy’s entire share capital.

STARTUP OLÉ CHILE LANDS IN SANTIAGO TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN IBEROAMERICA

The sixth edition of the doyen European event on entrepreneurship and technological innovation in Latin America will take place in Santiago de Chile on 9 April. It will be attended by startups, investors, corporations and other representatives of the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Fintech Week London promotes diversity with Inclusion Plus and SafeSpace Plus

Ahead of its fourth year launch, Fintech Week London has committed to championing diversity and inclusion through its partnership with The Inclusion Plus Institute and SafeSpace Plus.