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London sees biggest coworking cost drop in Europe
London sees biggest coworking cost drop in Europe

A slowdown in cost increases across Western Europe, alongside rising prices in parts of Eastern Europe, is creating a more varied picture of affordability for expats and remote workers, according to bunq’s latest findings from the Working Abroad Index 2025. With the global digital nomad community now exceeding 40 million, borderless living has become an established part of modern work life.

Cornerstone and Future Worlds seek applicants for new silicon photonics startup stream
Cornerstone and Future Worlds seek applicants for new silicon photonics startup stream

Cornerstone Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC), the UK’s dedicated Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) for silicon photonics, has partnered with Future Worlds, the University of Southampton’s startup accelerator, to launch a dedicated Silicon Photonics Stream at an upcoming Future Worlds Bootcamp, taking place on 29–30 November 2025.

Lack of sales and marketing skills biggest threat to startup success

A lack of confidence in sales and marketing is the biggest hurdle for aspiring entrepreneurs in the UK, preventing many from launching their dream businesses, according to the Start Gap Report.

The inaugural edition of CARE in Dubai is set to accelerate green innovation and investment across the MENA region

The inaugural edition of CARE (Climate Action, Renewable Energy & Sustainability) forum series by Trescon, is set to become the MENA region’s most influential platform for sustainability investment and climate innovation. The forum will unite regional and global leaders driving the Middle East’s clean energy transition. Co-located with DATE, a Digitization, AI & Emerging Tech Summit, CARE MENA will take place on 26th – 27th November at the iconic Madinat Jumeirah.

Start Up Loans programme to help unemployed start businesses

A brand-new guide to support and encourage unemployed people to set up a business has been launched by Start Up Loans, in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC.

SMBs race for embedded capital ahead of Black Friday

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, small businesses are faced with a familiar challenge: a lack of working capital to make the most of peak season sales.

Estonian Startup Awards 2025 is seeking nominees in 11 impactful categories

For the seventh year in a row, the Estonian Startup Awards will celebrate the success and growth of Estonia’s vibrant startup ecosystem. This year, the Estonian Startup Awards 2025 is seeking nominees in 11 impactful categories.

Deeptech future startups join CSEM’s ACCELERATE programme

CSEM has announced the four promising entrepreneurial projects selected for its ACCELERATE Programme 2025, an initiative designed to help transform deeptech innovations into market-ready solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.