New research from Hilton shows that two thirds (66%) of those with a learning disability say their employers have not asked them what they need to succeed in their roles. As a result, nearly six in 10 (57%) feel like the company they work for isn’t equipped to support them.
Rolo Robotics, the robotics startup behind APAC’s first fully autonomous hot food kiosks, has announced the close of an oversubscribed funding round backed by A2D Ventures, BEENEXT, Seedstars, TIS Japan, Antler, Lotus One Investment, and Blueprint Ventures.
In 2021, Jonathan Dyer co-founded Muon Space, an end-to-end space systems provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.
The NatWest Accelerator programme has undergone a significant transformation, building on a decade of success supporting entrepreneurs across the UK. As part of its evolution, the bank saw an opportunity to modernise the programme, making it more accessible and relevant to a wider audience of founders.
Frankie Bridge, CEO and Founder of Faves, began her career in the spotlight at just 12 years old. She never imagined her passion would evolve into a long-standing pop career. From her early days in S Club Juniors to continued success in The Saturdays, Frankie has remained a familiar face in the public eye.
OpenAI announced the completion of its transition into a for-profit entity, a move that positions it to raise substantial investment and potentially pursue a future stock market listing.
Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of Autumn Budget announcements that, in their view, would adversely impact their plans for growth – with rises to taxation and fuel duty topping the list of concerns – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.
Formalize, a rapidly scaling compliance software company, has raised €30 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate its mission of becoming Europe’s leading platform for governance, risk, and compliance.
Skyrora, the British rocket and space technology company, has announced its participation as a prime contractor in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) General Support Technology Programme (GSTP).
The Zubr Capital Young Hackathon brought together university students from all over Cyprus for a one-day startup competition. The event, organised by investment firm Zubr Capital, allowed young professionals to work with actual startups while fostering the development of Cyprus’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Nearly a quarter of UK startups say a single wrong hire has set their growth back by up to a year, according to new research released from ScaleWise. The new report revealed that startup founders are being impeded by their GTM strategy, as a result of poor hiring decisions, inflated Product-Market Fit (PMF), and a lack of adequate structure.
The impact of the AWS outage has reminded many businesses of the risk for businesses that rely heavily on centralised Cloud infrastructure, especially when so many essential services are concentrated in a single region.
unlock VC, a global community promoting inclusion and empowerment for women in venture capital, announces its 18 female-founded startups to watch.
Amazon is expanding its commitment to climate-focused innovation by welcoming 11 startups and scaleups into the latest ClimateTech cohort of its Sustainability Accelerator.
Small businesses are grappling with significant hurdles when it comes to hiring, new data has revealed.
OX Delivers, the UK-based electric vehicle startup, and Wahu Mobility, Ghana’s manufacturer of durable and connected electric bikes, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to enhance electric mobility solutions that boost business, create jobs, and make a positive sustainable impact in Ghana.
UK SMEs and micro businesses continue to be dissatisfied with the level of proactive advice and personal service they receive from their main bank, according to new research from RFI Global.
360Learning has launched its L&D Performance Academy – a free, ATD-accredited, interactive online Academy built to help learning and development professionals future-proof their careers and drive measurable business impact in the age of AI.
Research from Towergate Employee Benefits reveals that only 14% of employers strongly agree that they have a good understanding of their employees’ needs across all four pillars of health and wellbeing: physical, mental, social, and financial.
There is a growing disconnect between employee expectations and what organisations are delivering, putting pressure on HR leaders to rethink hiring, leadership development, and retention strategies.
