UK spring budget 2023: what we know so far

Today, at 12:30pm, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented us with the first Spring budget of 2023.

Female Founders Rise – Swoperz

Last week I had the honour of attending the Female Founders Event Rise networking event, hosted by Emmie Faust at BloomsYard right off Liverpool Street Station in London.

Qover’s embedded insurance orchestration platform gains traction

InsurTech pioneer Qover has announced it will provide its innovative embedded insurance orchestration platform to premium EV original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) NIO, car subscription platforms Stiilt and JustRent, electric trucks OEM Volta Trucks and electric smart moped manufacturer NIU.

Game-Changing Water Treatment Technology to Become Commercially Available Across the World

Engineering technology start-up, Salinity Solutions has signed an agreement with a leading water process solutions manufacturer, Te-Tech Process Solutions to start production of bespoke water treatment units containing its revolutionary water purification technology, which has been described as “the biggest advance in water treatment for 50 years.”

Women’s wellbeing suffers more than men’s in hybrid world

Research published by health insurer Vitality, as part of a new report on hybrid working, reveals that women’s health and wellbeing is suffering more than their male counterparts in a hybrid working world.  

embedded award 2023: The winners have been chosen

Outstanding innovations in the field of embedded system technologies were honoured at embedded world. Three of the eight winners of the embedded award 2023 are startups.

Digital banking app downloads surged 54% in 2022

The banking industry has experienced a shift in recent years, with the emergence of digital banks transforming how individuals interact with and oversee their finances.

Deliverability Matters: How to Ensure Your Emails Land in the Right Place

Email marketing is a powerful strategy for businesses of all sizes, but it can be challenging to navigate.

Four ways working as an A&E doctor helped me raise VC

After many years of studying and training at medical school, I became a doctor in 2014.

Women-focused diagnostics startup wins INTEGRA Biosciences’ EVOLVE pipettes

Nanopath, a molecular diagnostics startup, has been chosen as the first winner of the recently launched INTEGRA supports startups competition, receiving 30 EVOLVE manual pipettes to help the company further develop its novel technology and translate the method to the clinic.

Remote working no longer a priority for Gen Z, data reveals

Data launching reveals the work preferences and career ambitions of UK Gen Z, as the majority shun traditional 9-5 employment in favour of flexible hours and the opportunity to be their own boss. Fiverr conducted a global study of Gen Z (defined as between the ages of 16 and 26), including over 2,000 Gen Z in the UK.

What are the challenges of hiring and keeping top tech talent?

Elite Business Live from the Tech Show London: Big Tech is firing employees by the thousands. Why? And how worried should we be? Big Tech is firing employees by the thousands. Why? And how worried should we be?

Cloud Expo 2023: Closing the Skills Gap

I won’t lie, and say that I was very nervous leading up to my own one hour seminar with Matt Mower from The Art of Navigation, discussing the ups, downs and sideways of starting, investing in, and running a startup.

Virgin Media O2 offers three months of free Voom Fibre business broadband, with all-new Spring Savings deal

From now until 31st March, new and current Virgin Media O2 small business customers eligible for contract renewal can enjoy 3 months of free Voom Fibre business broadband on all Solus, Bundle and Volt packages on a minimum 24-month contract.

Tony Barnes announced as co-founder of metaverse studio, Karta

Karta, a fast-growing metaverse studio pioneering the world of in-game experiential marketing for musicians, brands and sports teams, has announced ex-Virgin EMI Records senior director and music industry veteran Tony Barnes as its co-founder.

54% of employers now more concerned about employee mental health

Research released today by Towergate Health & Protection reveals the changing concerns of employers in today’s world.

Managing small business finances in an economic downturn

Last year, the global economic discourse was dominated by inflation. Prices for goods, services, staff and raw materials all shot up, while a spike in interest rates made borrowing more expensive.

Google’s Black startup fund

Recently, Google unveiled a new fund of $4 million to support Black entrepreneurs across the EMEA region.

Five Tips to Optimise Your DevOps Processes for Both Speed and Security

As a methodology, DevOps emphasizes collaboration and communication between development and operations teams, with the goal of delivering software quickly and iteratively.

Flexible payment options are vital in boosting eCommerce sales

With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household incomes, the need for flexible payment options has never been more urgent, as customers seek alternative ways to pay for those all-important purchases.