Women in the UK engaging in AI upskilling is decreasing
Women in the UK engaging in AI upskilling is decreasing

This International Women’s Day, new data from Coursera reveal that while the global gender gap…

Changing technology and threats piles pressure on business leaders
Changing technology and threats pile pressure on business leaders

Almost three quarters (73%) of senior decision-makers within UK businesses have said their roles have…

The new opportunity for edtech startups: building AI-native tools for educators
The new opportunity for edtech startups: building AI-native tools for educators

Edtech has largely centred on learners rather than educators: better curriculum, richer content, personalised learning.…

Give to Gain: equality won't wait until 2056
Give to Gain: equality won’t wait until 2056

International Women’s Day falls this Sunday [on 8 March], and this year’s theme ‘Give to…

AI bias is locking women out of tech growth
AI bias is locking women out of tech growth

Artificial intelligence is at risk of reinforcing existing gender inequalities unless women are meaningfully involved…

Your point of view is a business asset
Your point of view is a business asset

Every founder spends an enormous amount of time refining their product. They test and iterate…

The state of female funding in 2026
The state of female funding in 2026

The female funding gap has been a steady conversation for years, and while the industry…

Top books for startup founders this World Book Day
Top books for startup founders this World Book Day

This World Book Day, Startups Magazine has compiled a list of the must-read books for all the founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs out there.

UK bosses rely on AI to call the shots
UK bosses rely on AI to call the shots

UK business leaders are increasingly relying on AI to make key decisions, with six in…

How to overcome the biggest data challenges in startups
How to overcome the biggest data challenges in startups

Startups can be incredibly exciting and exhilarating to be involved in. It’s a fast-paced and…

UK venture funding surges into AI, NatWest’s ‘Future of UK Innovation’ report finds  
UK venture funding surges into AI

UK venture funding surged into AI in 2025, with investment increasingly concentrated in the UK’s…

Oxa
Oxa raises $103m in series D first close

Oxa, a leader in autonomous vehicle, announced the successful first close of its Series D…

Building at your own pace: a different blueprint for female founders
Building at your own pace: a different blueprint for female founders

Around International Women’s Day each year, there is a noticeable shift in tone. Social feeds…

What startups should trust and what to ignore
What startups should trust and what to ignore

For a startup, entering a new territory isn’t just about geography; it’s a collision of…

net zero challenge
Korea’s ambitious net zero challenge

South Korea has set challenging decarbonisation targets across eight sectors including energy, industry, buildings and…

Female Innovation Index 2026 Women drive Europe’s next wave of growth
Women drive Europe’s next wave of growth

Female founders across Europe are scaling faster, raising bigger rounds, and securing higher levels of…

Smart glasses with privacy in mind

Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic, and TheStage AI have announced a strategic partnership to enable frontier AI…

What self employed sole traders need to know to prepare for Making Tax Digital
What self employed sole traders need to know to prepare for Making Tax Digital

For many sole traders, self assessment is something you deal with once a year. Usually…

Small businesses are being regulated like corporates. Here’s the problem.
Small businesses are being regulated like corporates. Here’s the problem.

There is a quiet shift happening in the UK. Small businesses are increasingly being expected…

Five things business owners should know ahead of April’s tax changes
Five things business owners should know ahead of April’s tax changes

Significant changes to IHT coming into effect from April 2026 mean that business owners, particularly…