2025 workplace trends

Wrike, the workflow management platform, has issued 2025 UK workplace trends in light of newly released findings from its Impactful Work Report.

Demand for cybersecurity in Asia presents opportunities for UK tech

The growing adoption of digital technologies, coupled with a sharp rise in cyber threats, is fuelling demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Rise of AI models: can organisations keep up?

AI evangelist explains the challenges that the recent emergence of new AI models creates for enterprises and provides what might be a solution.

The challenges of scaling a healthtech startup
The challenges of scaling a healthtech startup

Scaling a healthtech startup can present many challenges, but it’s the way founders overcome them that make the company stronger. Barclays understands these unique challenges and is here to support business owners like Kate from Health & Her.

Revenir: The VAT refund revolution
Revenir: The VAT refund revolution

Revenir is a fintech startup dedicated to revolutionising the entire VAT refund and processing industry. It automates tax recovery through partnerships with banks, governments, and digital receipt companies.

Startup hotspot: hustle in Ho Chi Minh City
Startup hotspot: hustle in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant metropolis. It is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of around 10 million in 2023. The city is often referred to as the economic powerhouse of Vietnam, and in recent years, the city has quickly emerged as a tech hub, as well as becoming a hotspot for startups and entrepreneurial learning opportunities.

CloudFO forecasts a brighter future for small business finance
CloudFO forecasts a brighter future for small business finance

CloudFO co-founders, Adrian Stamp and Afiya Chohollo, have been family friends for over 20 years, brought together at family gatherings due to their joint backgrounds in engineering.

From fixing phones in school to running a sustainable tech company

A young entrepreneur who started out fixing school friends’ and teachers’ smashed screens now runs a sustainable tech company that employs 17 people.

Tech titans descend on Manchester for DTX & UCX 2025

DTX & UCX Manchester, the North’s enterprise IT and technology event, is set to return to Manchester Central on April 2-3, 2025, bringing together world-class speakers, cutting-edge technologies and an agenda dedicated to “Innovation with Integrity.”

Lessons I learnt taking my idea to a prototype

As an innovation expert, I’ve created a portfolio of ideas over the years, but one has gone to prototype – FlowSense, the world’s first patented period detection device that empowers visually impaired women to independently manage their menstrual hygiene.

Birmingham brothers secure £90K from Emma Grede on Dragons’ Den

Birmingham-based entrepreneurs Brendon and Jaydon, the brothers behind the rapidly growing seasoning and sauce brand Lumberjaxe, have secured a £90,000 investment for 20% equity from guest Dragon Emma Grede on BBC One’s Dragons’ Den.

UK employees push for bigger say in shaping their workplace amid AI and economic shifts

New research from monday.com reveals that UK employees are seeking greater influence over strategic decisions as workplaces undergo rapid change.

Younger employees bear the brunt of work-related stress

Younger employees are disproportionately experiencing stress and burnout at work, new research from Avilio has found.

Angel investments: funding innovation in the fintech space

The speedy growth of fintechs is currently driven by innovations that seem to change every other day. While startups are at the forefront of this transformation, they often require significant financial backing and strategic guidance to scale their solutions. This is where angel investors play a crucial role to act as both financiers and mentors, helping fintech companies navigate regulatory landscapes, achieve market traction, and build sustainable business models.

Five tips to successfully manage a global workforce

Global expansion marks a significant moment in the scaling of a small or medium sized business (SMB). Whether you’ve hired just one international employee or a whole new team, entering a new market signals a huge step forward in the growth of your business. In all the excitement of entering a new market, however, it is essential you remember that international growth comes with global workforce management.

Empowering Women in Business, Innovation, and Leadership

Female Founder Space is excited to announce the Global Female Entrepreneurs Summit, which will take place virtually on April 3-4, 2025. This year’s summit aims to connect women entrepreneurs from around the world, allowing them to learn, grow, and redefine the future of business, innovation, and leadership.

E-commerce Berlin Expo 2025 has ended – moving to a prestigious venue next year

Since 2016, E-commerce Berlin Expo has been a key event for the e-commerce industry in Germany. This year marked its first-ever two-day format, a change that will continue in future editions. The expanded schedule led to a significant increase in attendance, with over 12,000 visitors compared to around 10,000 in previous years.

We need to close the compute and connectivity gap to power createch

Successful commercialisation of deeptech innovation in the UK hinges on addressing key factors such as industrial demand, viable market applications, and the establishment of robust infrastructure. Among these, bridging the UK’s connectivity and compute gap is critical – not only for industrial advancements but also for the burgeoning Createch sector, where creativity and technology intersect to deliver transformative outcomes.  

What businesses need to know about the VAT registration process

For startups and mature companies operating internationally, understanding the value added tax (VAT) registration process is essential for maintaining compliance with tax regulations.

The future belongs to founders brave enough to own their tech stack

For almost two decades, since the SaaS boom, it’s become standard for businesses to rely on patchworks of third-party platforms, apps, and tools. Either to support their own operations, offer new services, or simply keep up with the pace of tech. In the early days, such solutions were the most cost-effective way to scale. They gave quick access to features without the need for in-house development, and the costs that come with it, and could be built around legacy systems that were too expensive to replace.