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EcoSend, the first ever provider of environmentally conscious email marketing solutions, has launched a partnership with Treeapp, a B Corp organisation dedicated to restoring forests and ecosystems.

From 2020 to 2022, Apple has rejected 958,000 applications from appearing on the App Store due to privacy violations, recent findings by Atlas VPN reveal.

Bristol based, global small business software development company BaseKit has announced today its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining thousands of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. 

The government has unveiled a £7 million fund to support the most remote areas in the UK and provide them with better access to wireless networks which will support the government’s wider mission of growing the rural economy.

The emergence of exponential technologies, with Generative Artificial Intelligence being a major reference, has brought with it endless opportunities for business competitiveness, but it has also opened the door to new threats. Cyber-attacks are registering an increase in cases globally, with a total of 1,248 attacks per week, an increase of 7% compared to the first quarter of 2022. In this regard, and according to Google’s ‘Current Cybersecurity Landscape in Spain’ report, the consequences of these cyberattacks can be very negative. For example, European SMEs, 60% of which disappear within six months of receiving the attack because they cannot afford the losses.

Quirky and colourful tech accessories brand, juice, has released a limited-edition Pride style version of its most popular Power Bank – the Power Bank 3 – with a 10,000 mAh battery.

The impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the business ecosystem, the disruptions that will affect the future of organisations, such as the use of data, or the opportunities that sustainability brings to the business are some of the challenges that are marking the agenda of international leaders. In fact, market reports reveal that half of the companies in Europe are already incorporating AI, and that more than 40% of managers understand that there is a real commitment to move towards compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria as an added value.

Digital Catapult and the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult have been awarded £2m from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions specifically designed to tackle major sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing sector.

Brite Payments has announced that it has expanded its product coverage to bring Brite Instant Payments to Belgium, extending the company’s presence in the Benelux region and complementing its existing coverage in the Netherlands.

TALES announces the launch of the World of Us project (WoU): a multimedia project designed to bridge the gap between generations in all aspects of our digital futures.

12.5 million home pregnancy tests are completed in the UK each year, causing a shocking amount of plastic waste to be sent to landfill. But Hoopsy is on a mission to change this, with its eco pregnancy tests made of 99% paper.

Meltwater announces an AI-powered product innovations to help customers uncover insights, boost efficiency, and generate content.

On the 27th and 28th of June, businesses including Google, eBay, Nestle, and Microsoft, other FTSE100 companies and the investment community will unite at Reset Connect, the UK’s largest sustainability, and net zero events, in flagship with London Climate Action Week at the London ExCel centre.

Huckletree, the leading coworking disruptor, announces its newly attained B Corp status alongside its 2023 Impact Report findings which reveal its commitment to continuous improvement and strict sustainability measures, including its 500 tonnes of CO2 saved from its newest building at Oxford Circus.

Mental health in the workplace is now widely discussed, and for some employers, many legacy challenges remain. This is where startups have a natural advantage, a golden opportunity to create a culture that supports mental wellbeing from the get-go.

Norwegian drone logistics company Aviant has launched its home delivery service, Kyte, now capable of delivering groceries, takeaway food, and non-prescription medicines to sparsely populated areas and holiday homes in Norway.

Brand new inclusive dating app Bonkers has launched, putting the fun back into dating and the safety of its users – both on and off the app – at the heart of its mission.

Identity Digital helps pave the way for LGBTQ+ businesses to succeed with new web addresses. As the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month, it is an opportune time to showcase how these web addresses can enhance branding, visibility, and connectivity in the digital landscape.

Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers while accelerating the energy transition.

The nationwide search for the UK’s 100 most inspirational small businesses has kicked off as part of exciting plans to celebrate this year’s Small Business Saturday UK.