In the fast-evolving workplace of 2025–2030, communication in the workplace is becoming increasingly complex. Cancel culture and fear of saying the wrong thing is growing, and in turn it is paralysing human connections and professional relationships.
Ayan Capital, a London-based fintech, has successfully raised £2.8 million in equity funding which will be used to expand halal car finance and other Islamic finance products in the UK.
When I was eight years old, I watched the Mexico Olympics on television and thought ‘I want to do that.’ It took eight years and an incredible amount of work, including extraordinary highs and lows, to achieve that goal.
LG Electronics (LG) has announced a partnership with creative artist, multi-platinum musician, and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am, to launch a new line of audio products under the brand “xboom by will.i.am.” The partnership aims to transform xboom into a culture-forward brand with an urban aesthetic, providing an all-new audio experience.
Despite stormy weather conditions hitting the UK last weekend, the nation’s support for small businesses remains strong, according to new research. The study by American Express to mark this year’s Small Business Saturday (7th December 2024) shows that even faced with the force of Storm Darragh, over 10 million Brits shopped small on Small Business Saturday.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan’s largest and one of the world’s leading high-tech applied research institutions, invites you to its CES 2025 booth 8430, North Hall, LVCC, and its event website to view its innovations in wellness and smart medical tech. ITRI also invites you to experience its exhibits at CES Unveiled Las Vegas, Shoreline Exhibit Hall, Mandalay Bay Convention Center two days before the CES show.
TurinTech AI has been announced as one of 12 pioneering companies for the inaugural Microsoft UK GenAI Accelerator.
As 2025 fast approaches and the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to infiltrate our day-to-day lives, the University of Salford’s Dr Gordon Fletcher and Dr Maria Kutar share their predictions on the five ways AI will shape our workplaces in 2025.
Over three-quarters (77%) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed plan to revamp their employee benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, address workforce challenges and tackle economic pressures, according to Employee Benefit Trends in UK SMEs, a new report from Howden Employee Benefits, in partnership with YouGov.
Nearly half of UK employees admit to using non-approved AI solutions without their employer’s knowledge, as AI tools become increasingly common in workplaces, according to Owl Labs’ State of Hybrid Work Report.
As the Christmas party season kicks into full swing, new research from Virgin StartUp reveals that more than half (56%) of workers think Christmas parties are a good thing and can help reduce loneliness at this time of year.
According to new research, on average, each of the 5.5 million SMBs in the UK lost almost £11,000 (£10,800) this year through fraud.
As the digital landscape evolves, one thing remains clear: personalised, human-to-human connections are the driving force behind successful sales.
With hybrid working the norm for businesses these days, connectivity has become a critical driver of productivity and business success. And top leaders know it. In fact, a recent study found that 95% of CEOs are willing to invest in new technologies to enhance hybrid work capabilities. They understand that in this new era, your ability to keep teams connected and collaborating can make or break your productivity, and your competitiveness.
Small business owners and solopreneurs are the driving force behind the UK’s economy, fuelling innovation and strengthening local communities. Yet, the pursuit of entrepreneurial success often comes with significant personal trade-offs.
Startups, by nature, begin with a laser focus on achieving rapid growth through innovation. Many of the early stages of a startup’s journey are characterised by the relentless pursuit of identifying product-market fit, followed by scaling up efficiently to capitalise on their market opportunity, thereby achieving go-to-market fit.
Warwick Business School has launched a new Fintech Innovation Lab following £4.2m of investment.
Startups Magazine announces the release of its first technical article: ‘Supply chain sustainability for startups: what you need know’.
With Christmas quickly approaching, many of us are still in the midst of gift buying (and some of us maybe haven’t even started yet). As a publication on a mission to empowering and supporting startups, we have curated a selection of standout gift ideas, with all products created by startups.
Against the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 106 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in the first half of 2024, according to research by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest SME lenders.
