To mark Happiness at Work Week on the 25th of September, a new study by UK-based Virtual Business Assistant firm, and champion of positive workplace policies, SpareMyTime, reveals which European countries prioritise employee wellbeing. They have found that Norway is the best country in Europe for work-life balance, with low-income inequality and workers less likely to work long hours than their European counterparts.
A new report reveals that UK micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) which embrace cloud-enabled technologies can unlock up to £6.9 billion in annual productivity gains and drive an additional two million jobs in key sectors such as education and health by 2030.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging network startup, GoPlugable has been named the overall winner of the 2023 INVENT Awards, becoming the first Greentech winner of the competition in ten years.
The UK Government is set to launch a new £2 million funded AI and innovation business advisory to help organisations mitigate AI risks and bring innovations to market quicker.
OmniIndex, the secure web3 data platform, has announced a world-first deal with Future-X Education and Cross River State in Nigeria to secure the data of every student in the state with blockchain storage and fully encrypted analytics.
Tide, the business financial platform, has reached a significant growth milestone. The business now boasts a 10% market share of all UK small businesses with more than 550,000 customers (members).
Hoxton Farms, the London-based biotech developing cultivated animal fat, has opened its pilot facility to advance research, scaleup production and develop prototypes with customers. Signalling the next phase of growth, the new site in the heart of London’s Old Street is the UK’s first pilot production facility for cultivated animal fat.
The global “last mile” food and package delivery industry is worth almost $990 billion and is facing immense pressures to manage costs and cope with demand. Helping them deliver on their promise and create operational efficiencies, geo-location startup Naurt has announced the public launch of their software which is set to redefine the delivery ecosystem.
HiBob, the company behind ‘Bob’, the HR platform transforming how organisations operate in the modern world of work, has secured $150 million in new funding in a round that was led by Farallon Capital and included Alpha Wave Global and existing investors.
Diagnostics testing company MI:RNA has developed a new AI-empowered testing method for early disease detection. This new technology is showing preliminary data of 73% sensitivity and 71% specificity in identifying Johne’s disease, a chronic inflammatory condition that impacts the health, welfare and productivity of cattle and other livestock. With further research, these numbers are expected to increase significantly.
A contraction in VC funding and non-existent IPO market will stimulate an M&A resurgence for growth-stage European deep tech companies, according to Oliver Warren, Associate at DAI Magister.
When cloud-based accounting software bluQube surveyed UK business leaders, five troublesome myths surrounding AI were exposed. Let’s deep dive and explore the top five misconceptions holding businesses back from implementing the innovative solution.
A new independent report by Warwick Economics and Development at SETsquared’s Future of the Economy event in Bristol estimates that companies supported by its Scale-Up Programme will contribute £1.3 billion GVA to the UK economy between 2018 and 2030.
inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, is proud to announce the launch of the Underdog Tech Award, a new international prize for founders of the best tech startups operating outside major tech hubs and startup communities. Applications will open in September.
A reactive approach to offering wellbeing support is still the most common option among employers, according to research from Towergate Health & Protection. The figures show that 42% of companies still opt for directing employees to support when requested, which can fall short when it comes to encouraging engagement or effective utilisation.
DKK Partners, a Frontier Markets FinTech company which specialises in emerging markets (EM) and foreign exchange (FX) liquidity has announced the successful closing of their pre-seed funding raise, totalling £3 million, prior to Series B set to take place at the beginning of 2024.
The Amplify Venture programme has received £1.4 million from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This marks the launch of a free transformative two-year programme for ambitious and underserved founders seeking to scale and expand their businesses.
Workspace Design Show, the trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns to London’s Business Design Centre for its eagerly awaited third UK edition from 27-28 February 2024.
Transitioning from one career to another can feel like a monumental task, especially when you’ve invested years into your current path. However, sometimes taking that leap of faith can lead to new opportunities and personal growth. Here’s how nine individuals feel about their own career changes into financial advice 10 years on.
Lomar’s newly launched corporate venture lab, lomarlabs, has announced its latest portfolio company and collaboration with Silicon Valley tech startup Blue Dot Change. Together, they will work to develop, design, and test Blue Dot Change’s compact nature-based catalyst dispenser, which aims to accelerate the reduction of methane in the air.
