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A programme & flagship initiatives to meet the major challenges of tech

Viva Technology, Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, is back for its 7th edition from 14 to 17 June at Porte de Versailles in Paris.

Tech employees prioritise long-term business growth

Research from BenchSci has revealed new insights into the attitudes and preferences of AI, machine learning, and data professionals in the UK when looking for new employment opportunities.

45% of UK investors in the dark over taxes due on their investments

 Almost half of retail investors in the UK do not have a good understanding of the taxes they must pay on their investments, research from Shojin has revealed.

CREATE THE PERFECT ENTRY!

The clock is ticking – the entry deadline closes on 31st March, meaning there are just two weeks left to enter the Hustle Awards…still enough time to work on your entry.

“Flat-packed happiness” launches for World Happiness Day

Monday 20 March 2023, in celebration of World Happiness Day and with burnout on the rise worldwide, a new start-up launches Happy Shifting Gym, offering “Flat-packed happiness” – real-world happiness that anyone can build for themselves.

Royal Academy of Engineering establishes new Enterprise Hub in Wales

The Royal Academy of Engineering is launching a new Enterprise Hub in Wales to support engineering and technology entrepreneurs across the country.

AI will reshape the finance sector – here’s how

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to play an ever-increasing role in financial services and will “fundamentally reshape” the industry for firms, consumers, and markets, says the CEO and founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

E2E Female 100 list announced in association with, The Independent

E2E, in association with The Independent and in partnership with IWG plc as the strategic founding partner, has today announced its Female 100 list which identifies the 100 fastest-growing female-led or founded businesses in the UK through their growth rate of employees over the past three years from data gathered by Experian and Go Live Data.

Digital banking app downloads surged 54% in 2022 exceeding 26 million

The banking industry has experienced a shift in recent years, with the emergence of digital banks transforming how individuals interact with and oversee their finances. As more consumers gravitate towards digital banking apps, there has been exponential growth in the popularity of these fintech platforms.

Neontri chooses iDenfy’s AI-powered biometric identity verification

iDenfy, the Lithuania-based RegTech startup providing identity verification tools, announces joining forces with Neontri, the Poland-based tech company providing innovative banking and mobile payment solutions.

MORE THAN HALF OF 16-34 YEAR OLDS HAVE FELT THEIR WELLBEING WORSEN DUE TO COST OF LIVING CRISIS

Six in 10 of those aged 25-34 have suffered due to the cost-of-living crisis, with two in five having monthly bills as their biggest financial concern.

International Day of Happiness: Searches for ‘how to be happy at work’ rise by 163%

Ahead of International Day of Happiness 2023, feel-good PR agency Lem-uhn reveals that searches for ‘how to be happy at work’ soared by 163% between December and February.

Ringover to exhibit at the Recruitment Agency Expo 2023

Multi-channel communications solutions provider, Ringover will exhibit at the Recruitment Agency Expo, hosted at the Excel London on 21 and 22 March, 2023.

Silicon Valley Bank Closure: What To Expect

Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of many of the world’s most powerful tech investors, collapsed on Friday March 10th, and was taken over by federal regulators, becoming the largest U.S. bank to fail since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Women’s wellbeing suffers more than men’s in hybrid world

Research published by health insurer Vitality, as part of a new report on hybrid working, reveals that women’s health and wellbeing is suffering more than their male counterparts in a hybrid working world.  

embedded award 2023: The winners have been chosen

Outstanding innovations in the field of embedded system technologies were honoured at embedded world. Three of the eight winners of the embedded award 2023 are startups.

Digital banking app downloads surged 54% in 2022

The banking industry has experienced a shift in recent years, with the emergence of digital banks transforming how individuals interact with and oversee their finances.

UK spring budget 2023: what we know so far

Today, at 12:30pm, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented us with the first Spring budget of 2023.

Tony Barnes announced as co-founder of metaverse studio, Karta

Karta, a fast-growing metaverse studio pioneering the world of in-game experiential marketing for musicians, brands and sports teams, has announced ex-Virgin EMI Records senior director and music industry veteran Tony Barnes as its co-founder.

54% of employers now more concerned about employee mental health

Research released today by Towergate Health & Protection reveals the changing concerns of employers in today’s world.