UK employers face major measures designed to stem a post-pandemic spike in immigration. The rise is largely fuelled by skills gaps, with the biggest immigration increase by far in healthcare visas.
With the calendar having flipped to the 2024/25 tax year, small business owners across the UK are poised to seize new opportunities and tackle challenges. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding business owner, strategic adaptations can significantly enhance your operational efficiency.
ICEYE, the global specialist in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations, has announced the launch of two new application programming interfaces (APIs) that will give customers faster access to imagery from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation through a self-driven, automated process.
An online presence is crucial for any company looking to achieve success, especially for startups that are coming out brand new to this world. Well, establishing a solid digital image and optimising online assets allows you to maximise conversion and development potential.
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), an industry membership body, has announced new collaborations between cement manufacturers and tech startups aimed at developing low-carbon concrete solutions.
UK AI company Wayve has announced a $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles, marking the biggest investment in a UK AI company in history.
Software development company, Propel Tech, conducted a nationwide survey with over 800 UK multi-sector executives to discover their views on where investment should be placed in the future and, critically, the importance of investing in software versus people.
Boomerang, a UK based startup focused on sustainable solutions, has launched an innovative new product, the BoomerangTag – a physical label with a QR code on it.
Amid reports that SMEs will receive a further 10% in government funding in 2024, some investors are turning their attention towards their potential, which have proven to be pivotal in both innovation and growth.
Plotline, a startup enabling consumer app companies to rapidly and effortlessly customise their apps, has raised $2.6 million from Elevation Capital to improve user adoption and loyalty in the super app era.
Configur, a software development company specialising in addressing data literacy challenges, empowering data driven insights, and simplifying AI adoption, has been named the winner of the Tech Nation Rising Stars Regional Final for Wales and the South West.
Aligning compensation with performance and tenure is a top priority of leaders in private capital as the industry enters some sort of new phase with slower deals and reviews of staffing and compensation.
The second day of pitching battles at the Startups & Investment Matching (SIM) conference was as fierce as the first! Once again separated by sector, day two saw healthtech and wellbeing, security and prevention, and agritech and & foodtech startups take to the stage to present their innovations.
Slush will be held on November 20-21, 2024, attracting 13,000 attendees from over 100 countries, and bringing more startups and investors to Helsinki than ever before.
Ghent-based startup Tekst.com has developed a promising AI platform that allows large companies to automate text-based processes, such as processing high volumes of email.
On World Password Day, the IET unveiled statistics that highlighted the predictability of the UK public’s passwords, making them susceptible to hackers and scammers.
At the Startups & Investment Matchmaking (SIM) conference in Porto, the pitch battles have been intense. Separating startups by sector, three lucky startups per industry got the chance to pitch before an audience of investor jurors, hoping to secure funding for their innovations.
Samantha Gilchrist is the businesswoman and powerhouse behind The Gilchrist Collection – the UK’s largest wedding venue collection. Having previously worked as a wedding photographer, Sam has over 15 years of experience in the industry.
Symbe, an AI-powered platform that helps sales teams win more deals by automating the creation of tailored business cases, has raised a £1.2m pre-seed round led by Concept Ventures and joined by Pact VC, Notion Capital, and a range of leading angels through Nodes Ventures.
Tuza, the UK platform changing payment processing for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has successfully secured £4 million in a seed funding round led by Connect Ventures, with investment from Northzone, Triple Point, and Entrepreneur First.
