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Venture Café Global Institute has officially launched in the UK, opening Venture Café London in partnership with the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) on 15th May.
A major new report from Fairwork reveals that most of the world’s leading online work platforms are failing to uphold even the most basic labour standards.
Business arrears to HMRC are running at an average of £28 billion per month, as companies grapple with rising National Insurance (NI) costs and economic shockwaves from US tariff increases.
Penfold has launched a comprehensive guide to help employers and advisers understand how salary sacrifice pension contributions can reduce the impact of the recent increase in National Insurance Contributions (NICs).
The InnoVEX 2025 Pitch Contest is set to take place on the 22nd May during the COMPUTEX trade show. This year’s competition focused on seven pivotal sectors: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Greentech, Healthcare & Biotech, Next-Generation Communication, Precision Manufacturing, Semiconductor Applications, and Smart Mobility.
New research from global hiring platform, Indeed, released at its flagship FutureWorks event, reveals that senior managers are leading the charge in adopting and integrating AI across UK workplaces.
In a context of permanent technological disruption, the CIO (Chief Information Officer) has evolved from a technical profile to a key figure in the definition of business direction. Thus, its role now goes beyond ensuring the operability of systems, leading critical actions that impact the competitiveness and growth of organisations.
Transitioning from the corporate world to a startup can be both exciting and challenging. As more professionals seek opportunities in innovative environments, adapting your CV becomes crucial. A tailored approach can significantly enhance your chances of landing a role in a dynamic startup setting.
COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, one of the global iconic exhibitions for AI and innovation, will officially open tomorrow, May 20, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2. The event brings together 1,400 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions to showcase their innovations across 4,800 booths.
Umazi urges banks, PSPs, and reg-tech platforms to collaborate on interoperable “verify-once-share-instantly” credentials that slash KYC costs and boost customer conversion.
Former world number one tennis player, Andy Murray, has joined venture capital firm Redrice Ventures as an Associate Partner. Murray will add his unique insight to the Redrice team, drawing on his previous experience as an investor in over 40 businesses and his perspective as one of the world’s greatest sportsmen.
Global investors gathered in Edinburgh this week to hear Scotland’s new advanced manufacturing strategy, alongside pitches from top-rated deeptech scaleups.
Jarvis has partnered with Contractor Financial to offer more accessible and flexible pension planning tools to thousands of contractors working through umbrella companies.
Small businesses increasingly believe AI will be vital to their survival and growth over the next five years, with a new report from Small Business Britain and BT calling for the UK to boost support to capitalise on the transformative power of AI and avoid smaller firms falling behind.
London Tech Week 2025 arrives at a time of heightened interest in artificial intelligence (AI), investment, and technological innovation. Taking place over five days at London Olympia, the event is expected to bring together more than 45,000 attendees – including policymakers, global tech companies, investors, and early-stage startups.
With Mental Health Awareness Week underway, Virgin StartUp – Virgin’s home of entrepreneurship in the UK – is shining a spotlight on small business founder’s mental health and the challenges they face. According to new research from the not-for-profit, more than half (51%)* of startup founders reported experiencing more instances of burnout this year. Additionally, almost one in five (18%) said their mental health and stress levels have worsened over the past six months.
Sage has announced that it will offer one free Sage Copilot licence per practice. The move is designed to help accountants and bookkeepers embrace the new era of AI accounting with greater confidence and less risk.
Icelandic metals analysis pioneer DTE and Dynamic Concept, a global supplier of molten metal process technologies and equipment to the aluminium industry, have announced a strategic partnership.
Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, has released the 11th edition of its Spring 2025 Business Trends Index.
The South Summit Madrid 2025 Startup Competition, co-organised with IE University, will experience its most international edition with up to 23 countries represented among the 100 finalist startups. A figure that exceeds the 16 nations of last year’s edition and reinforces South Summit’s muscle as the main global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide.
