New NEBOSH-funded programme offers vital support to self-employed women, freelancers, and micro-business employees navigating menopause and mental health challenges.
Jentic has launched its AI Readiness Scorecard, the first automated assessment tool to pinpoint where and why enterprise AI pilots fail. The free solution aims to help organisations move from pilot to production by unblocking technical barriers.
From quiet cracking to bare minimum Mondays, 2025 gave workers plenty of food for thought with a new wave of workplace trends. While some of these trends encouraged workers to prioritise work/life balance and to strive within their role, others encouraged employees to simply turn up to work and do the bare minimum.
AI is rewriting the rules of marketing. People are searching Google less and asking AI assistants like ChatGPT more – and the answers they get are shaping what they browse and buy. AI Search Traffic is converting at 14.4% vs traditional google organic rate which is closer to 2.5%.
Now, a new platform called Searchable has launched to help brands stay visible and capture customers as they move to this new marketing battlefront.
Transformational cooling technology that could massively reduce the environmental impact and costs of the booming data centre industry is to be made commercially available thanks to Dew Point Systems Ltd, a new University of Hull spin-out.
Engineers at the University have developed super performing cooling systems that can reduce associated electricity costs and carbon emissions by up to 90%.
Why am I invisible?
Most startups are convinced their product is unique. And we don’t doubt they are. They also believe everyone must know about it. So, they pitch them to top-tier journalists. And … nothing happens. Often a radio silence. Crickets. Many ask me, why?
Virgin Red has announced a new transfer partnership with Capital on Tap, enabling small business owners to convert their Capital on Tap Rewards Points into Virgin Points – unlocking access to flights, hotels, cruises, unique experiences, and more on Virgin Red and Flying Club.
Independent drone advisors, Drone Major, have launched a first-of-its-kind managed procurement services platform for the global drone industry, which will help power Britain’s procurement process and drive innovation across small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK’s drone sector.
Swimming has always been a huge part of my life. As a teenager, I competed in butterfly at a high level, representing the British youth squad and the South African national team. Butterfly is not just physically tough; it is also one of the most mentally demanding strokes.
Before you say ‘we’re not ready for PR’ – read this!
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, once said: “If I were down to my last two dollars, I’d spend one on PR.” That sentence reveals a truth many early-stage entrepreneurs need to realise. Communication doesn’t start when you become successful. It is a strategic instrument that helps you reach the pathway forward – not a reward for later.
Once again AllBright everywoman has gathered a group of exceptionally talented women from across the breadth of the UK to recognise their hard work, talent, and dedication at the 2025 Tide everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, the UK’s longest-running programme celebrating female founders.
Contributing $ 5 billion from stock-option withholding for the top four companies alone, and employing circa 1.7 million people, the Silicon Valley represents 13.1% of California’s overall GDP. It’s hardly surprising then that so many government and policy makers are wrecking their brains on trying to emulate its success back home, in the UK, in Europe and anywhere else in the world.
2025 has been a transformative year for global technology. Rapid deployment of advanced connectivity infrastructure, AI-driven solutions and increased focus on data sovereignty have all redefined how enterprises operate.
Last week, Google boss Sundar Pichai told BBC News that there was some irrationality in the current AI boom, warning that no company will be immune to the impact of the AI bubble bursting. Just days after, Nvidia announced that its earnings were up 60% year-on-year, stronger than projections. Its CEO, Jensen Huang, told analysts on Wednesday that talk on an AI bubble was wide of the mark.
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will bring back Innovation Park for the 2026 edition. Building on its success in 2025, the expanded initiative in Congress Square connects investors directly with game-changing startups, maximising investment opportunities.
Deltek, the intelligent platform for project-based businesses, unveils a new framework to help UK small and mid-sized firms strengthen their confidence and build sustainable growth in 2026.
A major highlight of Quantum.Tech World, taking place 25th – 26th June 2026 at the Encore Boston Harbour, Boston, will be the expanded Startup PitchFest. A high-conviction platform designed to accelerate the most promising companies building across quantum, AI, HPC, data-centre infrastructure, biotech, pharma tech and next-generation deeptech.
FASTA, a programme backed by the UK Agri-Tech Centre and delivered in partnership with the Carbon Trust, has launched to help UK-based innovators scale the technologies needed to support sustainable farming in the UK.
The nation’s favourite small businesses have been revealed, showcasing the UK’s love for small firms ahead of Small Business Saturday (6th December).
Humanoid, a UK-based robotics and AI company, unveiled HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal, a humanoid robot that sets a new benchmark for development speed and operational readiness.
