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Banco Santander is launching a global challenge for startups and scale-ups from 11 countries in order to find innovative and sustainable solutions for the automotive industry in different areas: mobility, logistics and transport, and carbon offset alternatives, supported by Formula 1.
A report by Utimaco has shown that the general public in the UK, as well as Germany and Spain, are enthusiastic about the features in internet-connected vehicles (‘connected cars’), but a significant number have reservations about their security that vehicle makers need to work to address.
Monneo, the complete end to end payment ecosystem provider launches an application programming interface (API).
Ukrainian-founded Preply, reached a record-breaking milestone in the company’s funding history today, raising $50m USD in its series C, amassing more than USD $100m in investments since inception. Despite the war in Ukraine, founders Kirill Bigai, Dmytro Voloshyn and Serge Lukyanov have succeeded in building a truly global business, expanding the team to over 400 employees of 58 different nationalities across 30 countries worldwide. From an education startup, Preply has become a global e-learning powerhouse that connects the world’s largest live language learning community.
Rural based business communities risk being “left behind” and “isolated” because they have to put up with third-rate connectivity services, an expert has warned.
A significant 98% of UK organisations experienced some form of a security incident in the last 12 months, according to a report from Barracuda Networks.
Health and wellbeing support is a major factor in the recruitment and retention of talent. In a significant survey of 500 HR decision makers in the UK, undertaken for Towergate Health & Protection, 42% stated their support for the health and wellbeing of staff is a key reason people stay with the company. In addition, 31% said health and wellbeing support is a key reason people choose to work for them.
Research carried out by card payment provider, Paymentsense, reveals that 0.2% current job applications offer a four day working week. The benefits a company offers its staff can be ‘make or break’ for many current or prospective employees, in particular as the Pandemic caused a shift in working habits. Companies are beginning to trial a four day working week, which would allow staff more freedom and flexibility.
Empowered by the evolution in open banking and embedded finance, Minna’s subscription management tool gives Fintech users more than just spending insights.
The cost of living crisis is fuelling a surge in cyber attacks on UK businesses, a fraud expert has warned.
The government-backed initiative LawtechUK, from Tech Nation and the Ministry of Justice, which has supported the growth of over 100 lawtech companies, is accepting lawtech entrepreneurs onto their two new programmes aimed at accelerating their development and maximising their impact.
Fintech Week London (FTWL), a community that highlights and celebrates London’s innovative fintech scene, has launched an investigation into fintech valuations and funding.
Designed to fit seamlessly into the lives of users, Follo discreetly secures their everyday walking journeys, automatically sending SMS alerts to ‘Key Contacts’ if unusual activity is detected on route and they are unable to confirm their safety.
Amid a reported downturn in the fintech sector, Plug-and-Play Finance provider, Weavr, is finding no drop in demand for its solutions and is continuing to forecast rapid growth.
Tech services businesses can now take action on climate change, thanks to a new initiative built by industry associations techUK, TechNation and BIMA, working with the Good Business Charter and Net Zero Now, the small business climate action platform. The Net Zero Tech Services Initiative makes it easier and more cost-effective for tech services businesses of all sizes to take action on the climate crisis.
Startup OLÉ will once again turn Salamanca into the great world capital of entrepreneurship and innovation
While over half of artists in the UK make less than £5,000 a year from selling their artwork, Cosimo is excited to share that it’s already helping its users save thousands of pounds, since launching last year.
Starting your own company is a brave move. It means you finally decided that you’re ready to start making your dream come true and that you have the means and the dedication to go through with the process. It’s normal to feel nervous at the beginning but give some room for taking risks, because after all, it is an exciting and risky journey.
If one were to use a single word to describe Ukraine’s response to the Russian invasion that just entered its fifth month, that word would have to be resilience.
We are incredibly excited to be hosting the Hustle Awards at one of London’s hottest venues – The Steel Yard.
