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Energy bills are a significant concern for 80% of UK business owners

82% of business owners are concerned about the price of energy and the impact it will have on their companies. Energy bills could potentially rise 133% as Government support for non-household energy bills ends and fixed market deals come to an end.

The potential of Artificial Intelligence and the prevention of cyber-attacks will set the agenda for DES2023

The seventh edition of DES – Digital Enterprise Show is preparing to turn Malaga into the capital of technological innovation and boost its leadership as a digital hub of reference in southern Europe. From 13 to 15 June, the city will be the meeting point for all professionals from SMEs, companies, large corporations, startups and administrations that are looking for a technological partner with the aim of transforming themselves and becoming more competitive.

Digital Poverty Alliance launch National Delivery Plan at community event in Leeds

The Digital Poverty Alliance has set out a landmark strategy to end digital poverty by 2030, launching its National Delivery Plan at a community event in Leeds.

OVHcloud announces winner of global Startup Program Showcase Contest

OVHcloud, the European leader in Cloud computing, is committed to supporting worldwide startups since 2015 through the OVHcloud Startup Program. This programme has identified, supported and assisted the development of more than 3,300 startups and scaleups with up to €100,000 in free cloud credits and technical consultation to build their solution on OVHcloud, which offers full reversibility, data sovereignty and great price performance.

Cuckoo Broadband now offering interpreter for customers using British Sign Language

Deaf customers of Cuckoo Broadband can now contact the provider using British Sign Language (BSL) thanks to a new partnership with Sign Solutions. 

Kinly partners with Women In Tech

Kinly, the global provider of AV integration and collaboration services, has today announced a new partnership with Women In Tech, the community for women in IT, engineering, and those looking to kick start a career in the technology sector.

Canva increases investment in Europe with first European campus and huge plans

Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, has unveiled its first European campus in London as the company shared plans to accelerate growth in the market.

England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas according to study

New research has revealed England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas, with Cleveland coming out on top.

South Summit Madrid 2023 bets on the latest innovations in aerospace technology with new Spacetech track

South Summit Madrid 2023, the leading event for the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, co-organised by IE University, will celebrate its 11th edition between 7-9th June at La Nave in Madrid with its main new feature being content and conversations dedicated to analysing the latest trends in Spacetech, i.e., everything related to aerospace technology research

Huckletree announces its eighth hub in Broadgate, Liverpool Street

Huckletree, a network of curated coworking hubs for innovative businesses, is set to open its eighth workspace in Broadgate, Liverpool Street this September in a deal signed with British Land, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies. 

Prime Minister joins Industry Chiefs to roadmap future of AI regulation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met the CEOs of AI innovators OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic to roadmap the development of safe and responsible artificial intelligence, outlining the future of regulation and governance.

BBC Studios takes Top Gear and Doctor Who to the Sandbox Metaverse

BBC Studios has partnered with Web3 specialist Reality+ to create a metaverse experience in The Sandbox where fans will be able to interact with immersive content from their favourite brands, including Top Gear and Doctor Who, and enjoy a BBC events space.

Huckletree announces its eighth hub in Broadgate, Liverpool Street

Huckletree, the UK and Ireland’s network of curated coworking hubs for innovative businesses, is set to open its eighth workspace in Broadgate, Liverpool Street this September in a deal signed with British Land, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies.

Price rises inevitable if UK small businesses to survive

A new quarterly analysis of small business confidence conducted by small business support platform Enterprise Nation has found the number of small firms that say they must put up prices has gone up by 11% since the last survey in 2022.

MCIT inks partnership with PepsiCo and AstroLabs to empower over 100 Saudi entrepreneurs

This week, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announced a partnership with PepsiCo and AstroLabs as one its efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia position as a regional hub of digital businesses and a destination for entrepreneurship.

Head On: Stress Release- A Psychologist in Your Pocket

In the world where digitalisation is becoming the new norm, the realm of mental health support isn’t far behind. ‘Head On’ app, founded by Dr. Bammens, Counselling Psychologist, and Samuel Ade, marketing expert, is designed with the vision of democratizing access to mental health tools used by Psychologists. By offering a comprehensive array of tools and techniques for managing anxiety, stress, and panic, the Head On app stands as a virtual psychologist in your pocket.

Long-lasting ‘experiment’ with hybrid working could have economic impact

New data show office attendance in London has recovered strongly since the end of Covid restrictions, confounding predictions of remote work becoming the ‘new normal’.

NHS-backed Acurable to launch sleep apnoea device in US

Following a successful launch in Europe, London-based medical device company Acurable is aiming to revolutionise sleep apnoea detection for Americans with the launch of its AcuPebble device for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) diagnosis in the US.

Zoomo expands fleet offering with Urban Arrow e-cargo bikes

Zoomo, a key player in last-mile electric fleet solutions, has announced it has partnered with Urban Arrow, a cargo bike producer, to enhance its hardware offerings available on the Zoomo platform. 

Women of Antler Fireside Chat

On 19th May 2023, I was lucky enough to be invited to Antler’s UK HQ for their ‘Women of Antler brunch and fireside chat: Unlocking Success’ event. Antler is a Singapore-based business incubator and startup accelerator founded in 2017 with Pitchbook ranking it as the most active seed stage venture capital firm in 2022 globally, with 262 deals.