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Oxford Drug Design receives $2.7 million in bridge round commitments

Oxford Drug Design receives $2.7 million in bridge round commitments from existing investors and angels ahead of Series A. Oxford University biotech spin-out will use funding to further develop its AI-based drug discovery programme for oncology therapeutics

BT means business with launch of new charter for UK enterprises and public sector

BT have unveiled a new Charter for its 1.2 million UK business and public sector customers, providing a blueprint for BT to accelerate a range of initiatives aimed at boosting  the growth of UKplc.

‘Finpowerment’ financial education strengthens the employer-employee connection

UK workers want more financial education resources from their employers and believe receiving it as a wellbeing benefit can strengthen their commitment to their jobs, according to the ‘Can We Connect’ report, released today by global financial wellbeing platform nudge Global.

Five tech jobs you didn’t know existed

As investment into tech booms across the country, many of us are familiar with web designers, IT managers, and sales engineers, but as the industry grows and adapts, so do the roles in demand. 

Data breach attacks costing SMEs without cyber insurance policies thousands

Small businesses across the UK are counting the cost of not having insurance policies protecting them against the increasing risks of cyber attacks or data breaches.

Protecting yourself from chaos caused by an internet outrage

Is there more businesses can do to help protect them and their teams from having an IT meltdown in the event of an internet outage? Stephen Whelan, Technical Director at Integrity IT Solutions, which looks after more than 300 clients across the UK, shares his expert advice.

South Summit Madrid selects the 100 finalist startups for its 10th edition

South Summit, powered by IE University, has announced the 100 finalists of its Startup Competition that will be present at the tenth edition of the event, which will take place on 8 and 10 June at La Nave Madrid.

Organisations look to outsourcing again post-pandemic

In a recent survey of 300 IT leaders, over half of business leaders are outsourcing to gain access to talent and save on costs.

Revealed: Best UK cities outside of London to start a business

Edinburgh, Leeds, and Glasgow have been named as the best cities in Great Britain outside of London to start a business, according to a new study from NerdWallet.

MONET launches world first finance platform for creators, powered by Weavr

London-based revenue management Fintech, MONET, is proud to announce the beta launch of its revenue-based lending platform with dedicated Creator Business debit cards and accounts for creators, providing infrastructure that is a world-first in its field. The platform is facilitated by embedded finance specialist Weavr, using their technology to provide business banking and payments infrastructure.

CYL-HUB PALENCIA will be held on the 19th and 20th of May

CYL-HUB PALENCIA will be held on the 19th and 20th of May, connecting a large number of corporations and investors with startups from Palencia and promoting the culture of technological entrepreneurship.

Do you need a degree to be paid well in tech?

With the newest changes to student loan repayments1 having a greater impact on lower earning graduates due to the reduction of the repayment salary threshold, prospective university applicants may be reconsidering their alternatives to a university degree.

International employers must act or face a great resignation on global scale

The great resignation is not just an issue for the UK, it is a phenomenon happening around the world.

Digital mavericks revealed as future champions of global energy and climate challenges

ABB announces winners of 2022 ABB Electrification Startup Challenge

Data analysis and Artificial Intelligence as a solution for food safety and price imbalance

The international expert, Roy Kirby, and the Lead Economist of Caixabank Research, Judit Montoriol, analyze in Food 4 Future the impact of the Ukrainian conflict on the agri-food sector. New technologies are once again emerging as an effective response to reduce costs, improve the production process and reduce food safety threats.

New business models based on circularity and industry 4. 0 mark the future of the agri-food sector

Organisations such as Invisible Foods, The DOEN Foundation, Alcampo, or Innosapiens, among many others, analyse how technology and innovation can make an industry more sustainable. Food waste is set as one of the main challenges tobe faced through digitalisation, cooperation between companies and exploitation strategies.

New research shows how “finpowerment” financial education strengthens the employer-employee connection

nudge Global research reveals more than two-thirds of UK workers say financial wellbeing benefits increase their commitment to employers

Bureaucratic IT security processes cause data breaches

Information security processes may hurt more than they help, diminishing staff focus and opening businesses up to a greater risk of data breaches, according to the latest research from Zivver.

How can traineeships flip youth unemployment on its head

Joe Crossley, CEO of Qube Learning, firmly believes further education, particularly traineeships, is a route to a sustainable career and positive future for many people. Here Joe discusses how traineeships have been a pathway to learning and development since 2014 and play a pivotal part in supporting organisations to employ skilled workforces.

Innovative Property and Tech investment firm, Convivia, announce Sir Stephen Hillier as Non-Executive Chair

Convivia, the company committed to empowering low-income tenants with luxury accommodation, continues to expand its leadership team.