Anton Brisinger

A native of California, Anton graduated from Exeter University with a degree in English literature and film studies. He joined Startups Magazine in September 2022 and published his literary debut, We Might Take Some Getting Used To, this past summer. 

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Skills shortages are far from over – firms with slow hiring processes are losing out

While the record-breaking vacancy numbers of last year have slowed, the UK is still in the midst of a skills shortage, with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing that vacancy numbers are still historically high, despite signs of slowing month-on-month.

Inheritance Tax Receipts reach £5.3 billion, £700 million higher than the previous year

Figures released by HMRC today show that the Treasury raked in £5.3 billion in inheritance tax receipts in the months from April to December 2022.

Download the official ISE 2023 app before the show

With just days to go until ISE 2023 opens its doors at the Fira Barcelona, Gran Vía on 31 January – 3 February 2023, ISE 2023 – the official show app has been released.

Love Cocoa Secures Sweet £4.25m Investment

The investment was funded by Richard Koch, the author and entrepreneur behind venture successes including Grind, Plymouth Gin and Betfair.

Experts reveal how businesses can save money during cost-of-living crisis

With businesses across the country feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis, many owners and managers are now looking for ways to save money on day-to-day activities, as well as making more considered purchases for items that will retain their value. 

Common misconceptions about borrowing and saving with credit unions

The highest increase in consumer debt in over 18 years means thousands of people are turning to credit unions to borrow money in the UK.

BRITS LOST £4 billion to fraudsters in 2022

The 2022 Fraud Report from money.co.uk is back; The report analyses police figures to reveal where in the UK has seen the biggest rise in fraud and cyber crime, and which are the most common types.

Oxford Medical Products Announces First Human Trial Of Sirona

Oxford Medical Products (OMP) has today announced the first human trial of Sirona, its self-expanding hydrogel capsule which aims to deliver a safe, effective and affordable breakthrough technology for weight loss.

Salaries fall despite Cost-of-Living crisis

Data suggests UK businesses feeling the pinch, but firms’ competitive standing could be at risk

KINKIND PLASTIC-FREE HAIR AND BEAUTY BARS TO LAUNCH INTO RETAIL WITH NATIONAL TV CAMPAIGN

100% plastic-free beauty brand KinKind announces its launch into mass retail, supported by a £2.3m TV advertising campaign to raise consumer awareness.

Global sneaker marketplace The Edit LDN secures $4.8M as demands soars with launches in US and MENA region

The global sneaker reseller market has grown into a $30 billion industry and is steadily growing 5% year on year.

First-time exhibitors flock to ISE 2023

In a sign of the ever-growing and widening appeal of ISE, the 2023 show is set to welcome more than 900 exhibitors, including around 120 first-time exhibitors who will take up 3,630sqm of floorspace at the Fira.

European Business Leaders Confident Despite Current Headwinds

While 65% of European business leaders agree they are facing the most challenging operating environment ever, an even larger proportion (77%) are confident about their organizations’ capacity to accelerate growth in an economic downturn, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

Champions League final boots European eCommerce sales to lowest point in 2022

The lowest day of the year for European eCommerce sales in 2022 was the 28th May, the same day as the Champions League final.

Nine out of 10 fintechs will hire more fraud experts in 2023

World-leading digital ID verification company OCR Labs Global has today revealed the results of a new research survey, ‘Fighting Identity Fraud in an Economic Downturn’.

2022 marks a pivotal year of growth for MANGOPAY

MANGOPAY, the platform-specific payment infrastructure provider, today announces figures showing another strong year with more than 35% of growth.

Stage2 to offer 10 new places in its acceleration program aimed at industrial tech start-ups

Stage2, the first Spanish accelerator for start-ups in the industrial space, launches today a new call for applications to its industrial-tech acceleration program, which is based in Barcelona.

A third of employers do not record the impact that sickness absence has on their business

Research1 from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, shows that although 85% of employers record the sickness absence of their staff, only 63% measure the impact that employees’ sick leave has on their business.

London retains crown as Europe’s leading hub for tech investment

Global tech investors continue to put their faith in London, with latest end of year VC investment figures from Dealroom and London & Partners showing that the UK capital’s tech firms raised an impressive $19.8bn last year.

National Strategy for drones presented to the UK Government in landmark White Paper

The UK Government has today been presented with a landmark national strategy for drone technology across land, sea and air to rapidly, safely and efficiently accelerate growth by capitalising on an industry estimated to be worth over £45 billion to the UK alone by 2030