Reed Global – the family-run group of companies committed to improving lives through work – has acquired Code Nation, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent digital and technical training providers.
AI roles now dominate the highest-paying IT positions in the UK, with 97% of IT jobs paying over £100,000 now listing AI skills as a core requirement, according to research by Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company.
The 2024 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, are open for nominations. Female entrepreneurs have until 3rd June 2024 to submit their entries to the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business.
Prograd, the UK’s leading financial literacy platform for Gen Z, has announced that it is expanding to the US in September this year.
In an era where instant deliveries and digital convenience reign supreme, The Box Co. is making waves in the self-storage industry with its innovative approach.
The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced this week, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.
With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is keen to increase understanding that mental health underpins all other aspects of health and wellbeing and it must be prioritised by employers, as work is an ideal place to provide support.
Teesside marketing agency, Outrank, which has been delivering award-winning digital marketing services to businesses across the UK since 2018, has teamed up with organisations including Teesside University, The North East LEP and DWP to offer a free package of support worth £15,000 to promising startups in the region.
Mindstone, the upskilling platform bridging the gap between the potential and practical use of AI to boost productivity, announces the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to extend the AI opportunity to its community.
Applause, a company in testing and digital quality, has released the findings from its third annual Accessibility and Inclusive Design Survey. The results indicate an increasing focus on digital accessibility and inclusive design within companies.
XTEND, the developer of XOS, an AI-driven operating system that is transforming the interaction between humans and drones and robots, announced its £40 million Series B funding.
3t, a player in the provision of training, learning technologies and simulation solutions for safety-critical industries, has achieved a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by successfully issuing bonds on the Norwegian Stock Market, raising $100 million in financing to aid planned strategic acquisitions.
More than half of UK business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs (56%) are expanding their focus beyond British shores, motivated by the growth potential and increased flexibility available in other global markets.
Australia-based Hysata is developing new high-efficiency electrolysers that aim to produce green hydrogen at scale with higher energy efficiency and lower costs than alternative technologies. The company’s technology combines engineering and science in a unique capillary-fed alkaline electrolyser that uses less energy to convert water to hydrogen.
VanMoof, the Amsterdam-based e-bike brand acquired by McLaren Applied in September 2023, has expanded its partner network by adding 50 repair and service locations across seven countries.
Getir, who previously acquired Gorillas and FreshDirect, has announced that it will exit the US, UK, and its remaining markets in Europe.
Sustainability management and ESG reporting platform FuturePlus has entered into a strategic partnership with Sustainable Ventures, Europe’s premier climate tech hub.
NEC X, the innovation accelerator and venture studio based in Silicon Valley and supported by the global IT giant NEC, has revealed its latest investment in Multitude Insights. This company offers an AI-powered solution that enhances collaboration and accelerates case resolution for law enforcement agencies and first responders.
Definely, a UK LegalTech company designed to simplify the reading, editing, and understanding of legal documents, has successfully secured Series A funding. The $7 million Series A investment round was spearheaded by Octopus Ventures, with contributions from Cornerstone VC and Zrosk Investment.
OX Delivers, the e-mobility startup committed to transforming B2B goods transportation across the Global South, has achieved its strongest Q1 financial performance to date. The company reported $262,000 in revenue for the first three months of the year, alongside scaling its EV operations in Rwanda.
