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What does the tech sector want from the Spring Statement

The Government will deliver its Spring forecast on 26 March. Whilst not intended to be a platform for major tax announcements, the changing political and economic landscape may leave the Chancellor with little or no choice.

Travel Counsellors announces Sara Davies MBE as Growth and Entrepreneurship Partner

Travel Counsellors has appointed entrepreneur and businesswoman Sara Davies MBE as the brand’s first Growth and Entrepreneurship Partner.

Small businesses to see boost in exports and growth with new panel

As part of the Government’s plan to support small businesses and boost global exports a new Board of Trade has been unveiled. 

2025 everywoman in Technology Awards winners

The winners of the Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards, have been announced. Now in their 15th year, the awards celebrate outstanding contributions and achievements at all stages of the career journey; from girls and young women still in education to tech entrepreneurs and from apprentices to C-Suite executives.

Halo Therapeutics wins Novo Nordisk Golden Ticket Award to propel obesity research

Halo Therapeutics, a deeptech biotechnology company, has been awarded the prestigious Novo Nordisk Golden Ticket Award, accelerating its mission to develop  breakthrough therapies for obesity and viral infection. The Award ceremony took place today in Paris.

UK entrepreneurs gain competitive edge from AI adoption

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more widespread amongst UK entrepreneurs, enhancing productivity and increasing sales, according to GoDaddy research.

Maria 01 2024 Impact Report: international founders drive startup success

Maria 01, has released its latest Impact Report, which measures the impact of the hub’s startups. The 2024 report shows that startups that had founders with international backgrounds secured nearly 60% of all funding raised by Maria 01 startups.

Deadline looms: 75% of businesses face fines under European Accessibility Act

With just over three months until the EU’s European Accessibility Act’s highly anticipated implementation date, new research by Storyblok reveals that only 25% of European businesses say they are fully prepared to comply with the Act’s provisions.

Audoo partners with GEMA for world-first music impact study

Music technology company Audoo, has partnered with GEMA, the German performing rights society, to launch a world-first ‘Music Impact Study ’ to quantify the commercial value of background music in gastronomy and retail spaces using accurately tracked data.

From innovation to investment: the UK's legaltech success
From innovation to investment: the UK’s legaltech success

The UK’s lawtech sector is booming, with £1.7 billion raised to date – £139.6 million of that in 2024 alone, an increase of nearly 10% on the previous year. The latest LawtechUK Ecosystem Tracker Report, which records investment and innovation across the UK legal tech landscape, reveals a sector poised for even greater expansion in 2025.

Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2025 Set to Inspire the Future of Workspaces

Following its hugely successful debut in October 2023, Workspace Design Show returns on 5 – 6 November 2025 at the RAI Amsterdam, bringing together industry leaders, visionaries, and top brands to shape the future of workspace design. With over 6000 visitors, 120+ speakers, 800+ exhibiting products, and an array of engaging features, this year’s event is set to be bigger and more inspiring than ever.

BUD Leaders event spotlights how Global Majority women are redefining leadership

Global Majority women in business talk working as a ‘village’, throwing down the ladder, and using personal setbacks to help others at BUD Leaders’ highly anticipated event

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to deliver first keynote at COMPUTEX 2025

One of COMPUTEX’s organisers, TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council), announced that NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the first keynote at COMPUTEX 2025, outlining the latest advancements and breakthroughs in AI and accelerated computing technologies.

Sooma launches FDA trial for at-home depression device

Sooma Medical, a provider of effective brain stimulation treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, announces the approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the FDA. This approval enables Sooma to begin a pivotal study of its transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) medical device for depression treatment.

Just 0.7% of the business sector generates 35% of total revenue in Spain: High-Growth Companies take center stage at South Summit 2025.

The unique characteristics of High-Growth Companies (HGCs) make them key players within the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. This is one of the main conclusions of the report “Analysis of High-Growth Companies in Spain: Challenges and Opportunities”, prepared by South Summit and PwC, and presented at IE University.

Oxford Ionics chosen for Quantum Missions to enhance NQCC Testbed

Oxford Ionics has announced that it has been selected by the UK’s DSIT and Innovate UK for the Quantum Missions pilot to unlock scalable and commercially-useful quantum computing.

Under-40 British powerhouses driving £82Bn business empire revealed

Global research group, The Hurun Research Institute has released the inaugural Hurun UK Under40s 2024, showcasing the pioneering entrepreneurs in the UK creating thousands of jobs and powering economic growth.

Crypto Quantique demonstrates device security platform that accelerates CRA-compliant development

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven silicon IP and an end-to-end security platform for embedded devices, is demonstrating the QuarkLink Hybrid PQC security platform at Embedded World 2025 on booth 5-171. The company is also showcasing its latest analogue and digital silicon IP offerings for device security.

Bump to Business Owner podcast season 5: empowering female founders on their journey

The highly acclaimed Bump to Business Owner podcast is back with its much-anticipated fifth season, bringing listeners even more expert interviews, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for business success.

Latitude59 Pitch Competition Opens Application Round for 2025

Latitude59, the flagship startup and tech event of the world’s first digital nation, Estonia, is seeking the boldest early-stage startups from Europe and around the world to compete for a funding opportunity. In 2023 and 2024, winners secured investments totalling over €2 million.