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Nation’s ‘favourite’ small businesses: roadshow kicks off

A UK-wide roadshow celebrating the nation’s favourite small businesses kicks off today, marking the start of the countdown to Small Business Saturday on 6th December 2025.

AWS & OpenAI sign $38Bn deal to power next-gen AI workloads

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year strategic partnership that allows AWS’s infrastructure to run and scale OpenAI’s core artificial intelligence (AI) workloads starting immediately.

Gumtree partners with Mangopay to drive marketplace growth

Gumtree, one of the UK’s most popular online marketplaces, has partnered with Mangopay to power its transformation from a traditional classifieds site into a fully transactional C2C marketplace.

Beyond School launches to bridge gap between education, AI, and future of work

In a world where AI is rewriting the rules of work, Beyond School is launching to meet the moment. A new platform designed to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive.

As tariffs reshape global trade, Europe emerges as a manufacturing powerhouse

Global manufacturing strategies are undergoing a fundamental shift. Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in traditional manufacturing hubs, particularly in China. As a result, companies are increasingly looking toward Europe, not just as a market, but as a strategic centre for high-tech 
manufacturing.

E-magy and Rebel Cactus sign MoU to co-develop battery cell for children’s smartwatch

At CES Unveiled Europe, E-magy and Rebel Cactus announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop a customised lithium-ion battery cell for Rebel Cactus’s next-generation children’s smartwatch.

CFOs face mounting stress as lack of data hinders decision-making
CFOs face mounting stress as lack of data hinders decision-making

A survey of 1,000 CFOs and senior finance leaders across the UK and Ireland has revealed the growing strain facing finance professionals, with almost all (99%) saying they work evenings or weekends, and nearly two-thirds (64%) doing so often or always.

Vanta State of Trust 2025: AI threats outpace security expertise

Vanta, the AI-powered trust management platform, today released its third annual State of Trust Report, an in-depth analysis uncovering trends in AI, security, compliance, and trust from a survey of 3,500 IT and business leaders across the US, UK, France, Germany, and Australia.

Why your startup can’t afford to ignore safety signage (and what happens if you do)

Most founders signing their first office lease are thinking about desk layouts, internet speeds, and how the space will look on Instagram. What they’re not thinking about is the stack of legal obligations that comes with those keys. Beyond sorting out insurance and fire certificates, there’s a surprisingly easy requirement to miss: workplace safety signage.

Honest Mobile to take on Dragon’s Den
Honest Mobile to take on Dragon’s Den

Honest Mobile, the UKʼs top-rated B Corp challenger mobile network, will appear on Dragonsʼ Den at 8pm on Thursday 30th October 2025 on BBC One and iPlayer.

Lack of AI expertise could stall growth for UK tech scaleups

UK tech scaleups are at risk of failing to meet their growth potential by not appointing artificial intelligence (AI) experts to their boards.

HubSpot for Startups brings AI innovation centre stage at AiSummit

This November 11th, the HubSpot for Startups AiSummit brings together startup founders and leading investors that are shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

City of London Corporation and NEXUS Launch Partnership to Support UK and Founders
City of London Corporation and NEXUS Launch Partnership to Support UK and Founders

The City of London Corporation and NEXUS have signed a partnership agreement to promote London as a destination for ambitious startup founders, providing access to critical infrastructure, networks, and learning opportunities to support the next generation of high-growth businesses.

OpenAI transitions into a for-profit organisation

OpenAI announced the completion of its transition into a for-profit entity, a move that positions it to raise substantial investment and potentially pursue a future stock market listing.

Workspace Design Show Opens Next Week: Everything You Need to Know Before the Doors Open

The wait is nearly over. Workspace Design Show (5th – 6th November 2025, Hall 5, RAI Amsterdam) is set to welcome thousands of workplace professionals next week including architects, designers, and occupiers from across Europe.

CultTech Summit 2025: Cementing Its Role as a Global Leader in Culture, Technology, and Innovation

The second edition of the CultTech Summit has officially concluded, bringing together global leaders at the crossroads of art, technology, and business for an extraordinary gathering that set the tone for the future of creative innovation. With participants from over 40 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and South America – along with 100+ top-tier speakers and 100+ investors – the Summit has firmly established itself as the global meeting point for those shaping the future of culture and technology.

Spain ranks third in Europe’s PropTech ecosystem with nearly 700 startups

Spain has transformed one of Europe’s least modernised real estate markets into a rapidly growing proptech hub, driven by government reforms and digital regulations. Nearly 700 startups now lead advances in AI, automation, and property management, although challenges remain, including those around funding and legacy systems.

Small businesses apprehensive of Autumn Budget impact

Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of Autumn Budget announcements that, in their view, would adversely impact their plans for growth – with rises to taxation and fuel duty topping the list of concerns – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

Skyrora leads ESA project in 3D printing rocket material

Skyrora, the British rocket and space technology company, has announced its participation as a prime contractor in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) General Support Technology Programme (GSTP).

“The world’s most valuable skill”: first free AI prompt university

In what founders are calling a race against the largest economic divide humanity has ever seen, Prompt University opens its doors as the world’s first completely free, open-source institution dedicated to teaching prompt engineering and AI communication skills.