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Funding announced for 53 projects which could help reduce bills and emissions

A bumper crop of cutting-edge projects – which it is hoped will help deliver a future power grid that is both more secure and cleaner while also turning Great Britain into a growth hub for energy entrepreneurs – have received funding.

The wealthiest companies with the weakest passwords

Even the world’s richest companies’ employees have unbelievably poor password habits, reveals the new research by NordPass. While cybersecurity experts repeatedly urge businesses to take better care of corporate passwords, the wealthiest companies worldwide still find the world’s king and queen of poor passwords — “123456” and “password” — good enough to secure corporate digital assets.

Employers adapt health & wellbeing support to hybrid working patterns

Employers are adapting the health and wellbeing support they offer to employees in light of new remote and hybrid working patterns, according to new research1 from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.

Expedia launches conversational trip planning powered by ChatGPT

Expedia announced a new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.

92% of Gen Z founders start their business as a side hustle

The overwhelming majority (92%) of startups founded by Gen Z (18-24 year old) entrepreneurs start off as a side hustle, according to new research commissioned by Connectd, the leading platform for managing and growing relationships between startups, investors and advisors.

Rise of Boomerang employees: 71% of professionals open to returning to pre-Covid employer

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.

Psychological symptoms of menopause often misdiagnosed

Digital health app Peppy, is warning employers that they risk the absence and resignation of menopausal staff if the psychological symptoms of the condition are not properly recognised and treated.

Work smart! AI virtual assistant hits UK market

Warsaw-based technology firm SmartyMeet announces its UK expansion with the debut of ‘Boe,’ an inventive AI chatbot hailed as your “best AI buddy,” designed to transform video meetings into productive work sessions.

Bioliberty secures £2.2m to fund soft robotic glove

Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £2.2 million in funding to develop a soft robotic glove which can restore upper limb mobility in patients following a stroke.

Now is the time to innovate your business model with Elite Business Live at SME Xpo

Elite Business, the business publication dedicated to inspiring Britain’s SMEs, is back with another special Elite Business Live at the SME Xpo.

Luxury Asset Exchange unveils tech to protect the value of fashion products

LABELL-D is unveiling its Luxury Asset Exchange creating a new technology and market by reframing retail for smarter consumption which is more circular and climate friendly.

Small businesses taking protective measures to strengthen their businesses

With the threat of a recession this year significantly reduced, new research from Novuna Business Finance suggests a mixed picture of optimism and caution amongst small business owners’ plans for the next three months.

UK battery pack startup appoints Dr. Andy Palmer as Chairman

IONETIC, the UK startup specialising in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, is further strengthening the expertise of its senior leadership team with the appointment of automotive executive, Dr. Andy Palmer, as its Chairman.  

Oil price surge could force central banks to hold interest rates higher for longer

Surging oil prices are likely to mean higher interest rates for longer as the price rally adds to inflationary pressures, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

How to Know When Your Small Business is Ready for a Server

We work with businesses that are just getting started or just hitting a period of growth every day and one common frustration among passionate owners is servers: what they are when they are needed, and how to go about getting one. 

BREATHE – WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK

The Hustle Awards, Startups Magazine’s annual event that celebrates and recognises the achievements of entrepreneurs and startups, has announced that the deadline for submissions has been extended to midnight on the 7th of April.

Best practice for tech recruitment for in-house talent teams

Quality Engineering consultancy Roq has released a whitepaper called From Recruiting To Onboarding to share best practice for tech recruitment for in-house talent teams.

iwoca research reveals top 5 SME concerns in 2023

As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced measures intended to lift the UK economy in the Spring Budget, data from iwoca highlights what small businesses were most worried about as they entered 2023.

Soft skills make all the difference: a third of programmers say problem-solving skills are their most important asset

Research from STX Next, Europe’s largest software development company specialising in the Python programming language, has found that 32% of programmers say an ability to think logically, critically and analytically is the key to becoming a great Python developer.

Investing in the startup stars of tomorrow

Investing in Britain’s most promising young businesses has become increasingly popular, resulting in record years for venture capital fundraising.