Recent findings from Marktlink, an independent international M&A advisory firm with a UK base in Manchester, indicate that 47% of SME leaders have contemplated acquiring another business in the past year. Notably, nearly two thirds (64%) of these leaders plan to make a purchase within the next five years.
Flux Aviation has recently received a boost in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the UK’s regional and domestic flights.
Greenwashing is now a familiar concept to us all but in the pursuit of sales, brands are looking for ways to promote their environmental credentials in a way that is appealing, authentic and, importantly, compliant.
The telecommunications sector is going through a transformative period following the September Stop Sell and the Big Switch Off.
HumanForest, the parent company of Forest – London’s most affordable and environmentally responsible eBike operator – has raised a £5 million extension to its Series A after securing investment from two venture capital firms and further funding from sustainable finance specialist, Triodos Bank UK.
Bringing together drug discovery company Evotec, pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squib, and leading British universities, the $20 million (£16 million) beLAB1407 partnership seeks to identify novel disease modifying therapeutic targets and platforms early on, and to develop them into new biotech spinouts.
Last week, US President Joe Biden signed a new initiative to support Women’s Health Research, a welcome impulse to close the gender health research gap.
Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for businesses to accept payments, has launched Cashflows Advance – a new service that enables eligible merchants to access frictionless funding without the fixed monthly repayments of traditional funding.
A biodiversity monitoring startup, enhanced machine learning for neurology research, and pre-fabrication validation for advanced processor designs exemplify this year’s HiPEAC Technology Transfer Awards.
With Sam Altman resuming his role as CEO and the formation of a new board at OpenAI, one question arises: how has this leadership transition impacted both the startup and the broader generative AI landscape?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined an ambitious innovation drive with 110 pro-growth measures in his Autumn Statement.
The current analytics pricing model presents a significant challenge for many UK startups. These companies, already grappling with reduced funding – down to $7.4bn in the first half of 2023, a 57% decrease from the previous year – find themselves in a precarious position where balancing costs against innovation is a constant struggle.
A recent survey conducted by Indeed has highlighted a significant shift in work attire among British employees.
Swytch Technology Ltd has announced a funding of £3.4m, aimed at boosting stock levels for its ‘Swytch Kit.’
Dr. Ben Maruthappu, the Founder of AI-enabled home healthcare provider Cera, has been crowned Great British Entrepreneur of the Year at The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will return to Barcelona (30 January – 2 February 2024) as the most comprehensive exhibition for the pro AV and systems integration sectors and is set to raise the bar once again.
In a significant stride towards smarter infrastructure maintenance, a UK-based startup has introduced an autonomous robot designed to address the challenge of road repairs.
Extraordinary women from across the country have been unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women is Catherine Mandungu, Founder and CEO of Think RevOps, who is a finalist in the Small Enterprise Category.
Design is more than what meets the eye. It has the power to influence, shape perceptions, and guide decision-making – for businesses, that’s pivotal. A thoughtfully designed digital product or service can resonate with users on a deeper level, establishing meaningful connections.
After two productive years of offering workspace and resource assistance to local firms, LABS, a purveyor of flexible work environments, and Camden Council are marking the successful outcomes from their pioneering collaboration, aligning with the introduction of their third group for 2023/24.
