New research reveals finance leaders are stepping out of the back office and into the boardroom, driving change across recruitment, sustainability, and digital transformation.
The past year has seen small businesses and entrepreneurs face a storm of economic pressures. From rising salaries to skyrocketing energy costs, SMBs are facing a major squeeze. Our recent survey revealed that half of small business owners are concerned that one more major cost increase could force them to close their doors.
EnsiliTech has raised its second oversubscribed funding round, securing £4.5 million in Seed funding to improve the way life-saving medicines are stored and transported globally.
Like any business, startups are vulnerable to theft. Whether it’s financial fraud, cybercrime, intellectual property (IP), or physical goods. But while recent data shows a sharp rise in theft-related insurance claims, with tool theft claims alone increasing by 54%, many businesses, including startups, aren’t seeing payouts.
Whilst the UK prides itself on being a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, a striking number of new business startups are failing.
Q-CTRL has announced its selection for two awards under DARPA’s Robust Quantum Sensors (RoQS) programme. With this selection, DARPA has awarded Q-CTRL contracts valued at A$38 million ($24.4 million) to augment Q-CTRL’s field-validated quantum sensing technologies for demanding real-world use cases in high-performance military vehicles.
Three quarters (75%) of SME leaders believe that the better they feel, the more successful their business is, according to findings from American Express’ latest Business Barometer survey.
Glasgow-based medtech company Seluna is set to improve the diagnosis and management of childhood sleep disorders following the launch of a major clinical validation study with the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Group’s global open innovation hub, is entering a partnership with UNCAGED Innovations, the biomaterials company, to create sustainable, animal-free leather for automotive interiors using grain byproducts.
Gen Z employees are helping older, more senior colleagues get to grips with AI in the workplace, new research has revealed.
After a period of unprecedented global trade disruption, pan-European data from global fintech, SumUp, has revealed that European businesses are facing increased costs due to supply chain disruption.
Cape Town, South Africa – The countdown is on for the WomenIN Festival 2025, taking place on 13–14 November at Newlands Cricket Ground, where women who stand out, show up, and shake the world will come together for an unforgettable two-day experience. With over 60 powerhouse speakers, 1,000+ attendees, and voices spanning 17 industries, the festival promises to be a transformative celebration of leadership, wellness, collaboration, and personal empowerment.
Over the past few years, it’s been encouraging to see organisations investing more heavily than ever in mental health support. Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), wellbeing apps, occupational health, and private medical insurance are becoming the norm, not the exception. And yet, despite all this provision, we still see high rates of absenteeism, presenteeism, and a troubling number of employees falling through the cracks.
I started Menotracker because of a personal wake-up call. When one of my closest friends was passed over for a promotion simply because her hot flashes during meetings were seen as “unprofessional,” I was shocked. Honestly, I didn’t know much about menopause myself at the time. I had no idea how much it could impact women’s lives and careers.
When it comes to startups, the market is saturated with advice on what investors should look for in founders. But we rarely see the conversation from the other side. What should founders be looking for in their investors? Should they just be taking the first offer that comes their way, grateful for the interest? Or is more discernment needed?
Dealroom unveils the Thoroughbreds 100: a definitive list of the tech companies in EMEA with over $100 million in annual revenue, demonstrating a combination of growth, traction, and team strength.
Small Business Saturday’s month-long UK roadshow is set to return as it announces plans to visit over 20 towns and cities across the country to celebrate the nation’s vibrant small business community.
Attio, the AI-native CRM for the next era of companies, has raised $52 million in Series B funding. The round was led by GV (Google Ventures), with participation from existing investors Redpoint Ventures, Balderton Capital, Point Nine, and 01A. Attio has raised $116 million to date.
With top AI graduates commanding £220k salaries at companies like Anthropic and traditional industries unable to compete, Mark Miller – serial entrepreneur and CEO of insurtech InsureVision – talks about the growing talent crisis. His view? The talent war isn’t just reshaping big tech – it’s creating the biggest opportunity startups have seen in decades.
Wype, the UK’s fastest-growing bottom care brand, has closed an oversubscribed £1 million equity round to accelerate its mission of making the most overlooked part of the body the most cared for.
