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Brits want “carbon calories” on food labels so they can shop the planet back to health

Natural energy drink brand TENZING and climate intelligence platform CarbonCloud join forces for the second annual Knowvember – a month-long campaign bringing climate transparency to the high street.

 

Energy bills crisis could spark u-turn on UK businesses’ return to office plans this winter

UK bosses are considering asking workers to stay at home to save on office energy bills this winter, according to a new survey of 1,000 senior leaders at UK companies. According to the findings, 64% of senior leaders are considering reversing their rhetoric around encouraging employees back into the office and 74% of business owners feel the same, as the cost of living begins to bite for companies This is according to research from freelance platform Fiverr.

The UK has joined Silicon Valley on the global stage, what next?

Silicon Valley has been the jewel in the crown of the global technology ecosystem for decades, pioneering innovation and creating some of the world’s most successful companies. Yet, in recent years, we’ve seen a small number of tech hubs join Silicon Valley at the top table. With Europe’s largest tech economy – the UK has firmly cemented itself as a leading place to set up and grow an international tech company.

How to support wellbeing at work: breaking barriers around burnout

Join Startups Magazine on November 24th at Queen Mary Enterprise Zone for an evening of inspiration and motivation.

UK business confidence lowest since 2009, latest Accenture / S&P Global survey finds

UK business confidence fell by -10% to its lowest level in at least 13 years in October, but was stronger than European peers, according to the latest Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook.

Barclays warns of 34 percent surge in Black Friday shopping scams

New data from Barclays shows that the number of reported purchase scams after Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year rose by 34 per cent, with an average of £1,072 lost to scammers.

UK RETAIL SUPPLIER TURNS TO UNI ROBOT HACKERS TO FILL JOBS GAP

Penzance-based Varfell Farms is one of the UK’s largest agri-business firms, supplying plants, bulbs, blooms and shrubs to retail chains including B&Q, M&S and Waitrose. After working with staff and students from Falmouth University, the company decided to issue an urgent call for expertise to help develop a prototype robot picker – currently code-named ‘Daffy’.  

Forging a path from lonely leadership to healthy leadership

Scrolling through LinkedIn you’d be forgiven for believing a rose-tinted view of startup leadership as a continually exciting, dynamic lifestyle. Whilst that can be the reality, there are also plenty of times when things are anything but – when leaders find themselves feeling isolated and under pressure to keep building the business and making the right decisions.

Employment lawyer warns England fans they could be sacked for pulling a sickie to watch the World Cup

An employment lawyer has warned football fans they could be sacked if they call in sick to watch the World Cup. 

Giving back on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Weglot, a website translation software, announced they will be donating 50% of all sales made on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to a number of charities.

THE BUSINESS REVIVAL SERIES ANNOUNCES ROSS KEMP AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER IN INTIMATE FIRESIDE Q&A

We are over the moon to announce that BAFTA award-winning documentary maker, actor, and author, Ross Kemp will be joining our keynote speaking line up on Thursday the 16th March 2023 for an intimate fireside Q&A chat.

Start-Ups vs Downturn: Some Expert Advice

During the last decades we pulled us through the stormy weather of the dot-com crisis, the financial meltdown, the Covid pandemic and, today, we’re up against a global recession. Yet during all crises, the fittest survived or even thrived: internet companies such as Amazon, eBay, and Priceline became leaders through agile re-organization, new leadership and adapted business plans. In rough weather, great teams and crisp solutions are ahead of the storm. Venmo, Instagram, Slack, Uber and WhatsApp were even founded during the 2008 mother of all post WWII recessions.

Employers invest in men’s health: 35% new growth in last 12 months

In the past 12 months, we have seen new growth in workplace support specific for men’s health and those assigned male at birth, with over a third (35%) of employers investing in employee benefits specific to this area, according to new research undertaken during September 2022 by digital health app, Peppy.

TOP 100 TECH FOR GOOD STARTUPS AND SCALEUPS ANNOUNCED FOR 3RD ANNUAL SUPER CONNECT FOR GOOD COMPETITION

One hundred tech startups and scaleups across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand have been announced as innovation finalists in the annual Super Connect for Good Competition.

Maktoum bin Mohammed announces Dubai FinTech Summit

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC, today announced the launch of the Dubai FinTech Summit, a global event that will bring together more than 5,000 experts, thought leaders, policymakers and decision-makers in Dubai to discuss how they can shape a new wave of innovation, enterprise and growth for the international financial industry.

SMEs FOCUS ON PRICE RISES TO COPE WITH ENERGY BILL RISES

New research1 from the UK’s leading insurance premium finance company, Premium Credit, shows SMEs are most likely to raise prices for customers as they attempt to address soaring energy bills.

PE/VC finance & operations experts share a piece of their mind: becoming a modern-day CFO/COO, digitalisation, risk mitigation, communication with LPs, and much more.

The current environment is one of increased regulation and scrutiny, which has led to increased pressure on firms’ CFOs and COOs to manage their risks more effectively. This posed many interesting points of discussion and questions that were answered by seasoned experts, Christopher Parmo, Mirela Brox Montell, Bernd Eckel, Martin Kodar, Andrew Hampshire, Maximilian Fleitmann, and Christopher Conradi.

INTRODUCING VIRTUAL OFFICE: A PRIME LONDON BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH UP TO 12 MONTHS FREE

Impact Brixton, a community-led co-working space dedicated to creating real social impact, is pleased to announce the launch of its Virtual Office. To celebrate, it’s giving local entrepreneurs up to 12 months free.

Businesses urged to embrace green technologies

A government call for the UK to future-proof its economy by investing in cutting-edge green technologies has been welcomed by the boss of a solutions company.

iDenfy unites with MGID to provide AI-powered identity verification

iDenfy, the AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention software provider, announced that it will be joining forces with MGID, a global advertising platform. With iDenfy’s IDV solution, MGID will ensure a secure onboarding process for its growing customer base.