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LADbible co-founder Arian Kalantari launches Plus1 Assembly

LADbible Co-Founder Arian Kalantari is launching Plus1 Assembly, a global innovation agency designed for brands that want to lead culture, not follow it.

Purina launches fourth BetterwithPets Prize to fund pet-human bond initiatives

Applications are now open for Purina Europe’s BetterwithPets Prize (BWPP). Nestlé Purina Petcare Europe is calling for organisations and social entrepreneurs who help improve the health and wellbeing of people in vulnerable situations to apply for the prize.

Abound posts substantial revenue and profit growth

AI-powered lending technology platform Abound has more than doubled revenue in a year and delivered a twenty-five-fold increase in profit.

Women’s Health Week Europe Launches Two Specialised Pitch Competitions to Accelerate Innovation

Following the success of standout alumni like Impli and Hera Biotech, Women’s Health Week Europe doubles down on innovation with two targeted startup showcases.

Housing Hand brings conversational AI to rental journey with VerbaFlo

UK rental services provider, Housing Hand, has partnered with tech startup VerbaFlo, the conversational AI platform for businesses, to unlock faster, smarter conversations with students and partners at every touchpoint.

Entrepreneurs earn nearly 60% more than average UK salary

Startup founders in the UK are earning £21,000 a year more than the average worker, according to new insights from HSBC UK.

London dominates as UK tech raises $7.8Bn in first half of 2025

Tracxn has released its United Kingdom Tech H1 2025 Funding Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the country’s tech investment activity during the first half of the year. The United Kingdom emerged as the second-highest funded country globally in H1 2025, surpassing India and Germany, with the United States being the only country ahead in terms of total funding.

The AI advantage gap: bosses benefit while workers miss out

New research from global employment platform, Employment Hero, has revealed the emergence of an “AI advantage gap” across UK small businesses, with senior leaders far more likely to use and benefit from AI than junior staff.

Skye and Kuva Space to enhance inland and coastal water quality monitoring

Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI-powered insights company Kuva Space is launching a pilot with the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) to test the use of hyperspectral satellite data and AI-driven insights in improving the monitoring and identification of algae blooms in Finland’s lakes and coastal waters.

Fincantieri expands its Innovation Network

As part of the open innovation strategy launched last year, Fincantieri announces the opening of its Innovation Antenna in South Korea, supported operationally by Mind the Bridge. The initiative marks a key milestone in Fincantieri’s open innovation strategy and reinforces the Group’s commitment to international collaboration on advanced maritime technologies. 

UK workers are ‘holiday hoarding and it’s making them sick

New research reveals that millions of UK workers are ‘holiday hoarders’, and it could be making them sick.

Navigate EU Carbon Border Rules with this new CBAM guide

Companies trading with the European Union can now access Tunley Environmental’s new CBAM Guide, developed to help organisations understand and respond to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation.

85% of startup tech roles now require AI fluency

AI fluency is now a standard requirement in technical roles, according to developer hiring platform Yotewo. The company reports that 85% of full stack and backend job briefs submitted to its platform over the past six months included a specific request for AI-related skills, such as prompt engineering, OpenAI API integration, or proficiency with tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude.

Tariff turbulence costs SMEs thousands prompts rethink of trade ties

UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are being significantly impacted by the upending of the global trading environment, propelled by the US administration’s tariff policies, according to new research from independent funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS).

Gen Z is ready for AI in the workplace, but don’t trust the hype

Gen Z workers are eager to bring AI into the workplace, but they’re not blindly buying into the buzz, according to a new survey from UKG which shows younger employees are leading the AI learning curve but are also questioning whether their employers truly understand the technology.

Tech employers prioritise job-ready grads, elite unis lose hiring edge

Tech employers are placing less weight on university prestige and greater emphasis on practical skills and workplace readiness when hiring graduates, according to new research highlighting a major shift in tech hiring priorities across the UK.

New venture aims to help propel growth for startups

An initiative designed to help propel growth for startups and protect their ideas has been launched by law firm Myers & Co and intellectual property specialist Pure Ideas.

Innovation, investment & insights in action at Blue Earth Forum 2025

This year, at the heart of London Climate Action Week, Blue Earth Forum, the official Innovation Hub of LCAW 2025 soared to even greater heights.

Culture Is Strategy: The Conference Redefining Inclusive Leadership for Modern Teams

From psychological safety to AI bias, The Diversity & Inclusion Conference arms founders with actionable insights to build future-ready, values-led teams that outperform and endure.

New ‘Maple Review’ will dismantle economic barriers to entrepreneurship
New ‘Maple Review’ will dismantle economic barriers to entrepreneurship

A new independent review to identify and dismantle the barriers to entrepreneurship caused by economic deprivation has been launched.