It’s no secret that staff shortages throughout the NHS are widespread, spanning across a spectrum of disciplines. According to The King’s Fund, urgent action is required to tackle a vicious cycle of shortages and increased pressures on staff, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government announced its new Digital Strategy this week and it is heartening to see that there is acknowledgment of the growing importance of regional tech ecosystems with the government predicting that regional ecosystems could contribute an additional £41.4bn to GVA by 2025.

Thousands of financial and business professionals are set to showcase the valuable role the finance and investment sector can play in the fight against climate change at the leading UK sustainability event, Reset Connect London. Taking place at London’s ExCeL on 28th – 29th June 2022, Reset Connect London has been established to bridge the gap between sustainability change-makers, business leaders, government, and funding. We caught up with Duncan Reid, Co-founder of Reset Connect London to find out more.

Thousands of financial and business professionals are set to showcase the valuable role the finance and investment sector can play in the fight against climate change at the leading UK sustainability event, Reset Connect London.

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed delegates at Dublin Tech Summit this afternoon, ahead of the close of the two-day event. Appearing via 3D hologram, the President spoke directly to Europe’s top tech entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders, across six of Europe’s top tech conferences. He compelled the region’s most influential innovators to donate financial and technological resources to begin rebuilding Ukraine. Zelensky’s presence, albeit virtually, captured the attention of attendees and speakers alike, with many audience members visibly moved by his emotive words.  

The UK authority on advanced digital technology, Digital Catapult, has given 10 companies the opportunity to trial and experiment with potentially game-changing prototype cybersecurity technology through its Digital Security by Design Technology Access Programme.

Metaverse rock band The Meta Daisies has released its debut single and accompanying meta-cinematic ‘Radiance’, propelling the music industry forward into a new virtual era. Imagine your favourite rock stars from the past being reborn, bringing that epic music and energy to a new generation - this is The Meta Daisies. 

Globally, health and wellbeing statistics are very different for men compared to women. For overseas employees, the contrast may be even more stark, with different host countries having different attitudes to men’s health.

London continues to rank as one of the world’s leading places to setup and grow a tech startup, according to a comprehensive new report from Startup Genome, rating global startup ecosystems. Launched at London Tech Week, the 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, placed London as the world’s number two startup hub alongside New York, and second only to Silicon Valley.

DES2022 hosts a new edition of the forum 'Digital Marketing Planet' where the impact of digitalisation in the field of marketing and advertising will be analysed.

The technological event on digital transformation reference in southern Europe will be attended by Barack Obama as one of the Keynote Speakers 2022. DES2022 will bring together more than 1 4,000 congressmen and 6,000 international experts, who have completely filled the hotels of the Malaga capital

BOOM, the Milan-based SaaS scale-up revolutionising visual asset management for digital enterprises including Treatwell and Houzz, has acquired Berlin-based visual production start-up LemonOne for an undisclosed sum.

Three quarters of business owners (75%) wish they had a core business checklist before launching their business to boost their early success, according to new research from entrepreneur launchpad Start My Business.

New London-based NFT marketplace platform, myNFT, has announced its upcoming launch with the news that it has received Series A funding from some of the most prominent investors in the blockchain industry.

Building on its record-breaking Series B investment, SEON has hired Matt Davies, formerly VP of Customer Marketing at Splunk as its new Chief Marketing Officer in a move that highlights the company’s marketing-first approach to business development.

According to direct sources from the same hotels, the travel agency of the event, and accommodation platforms consulted, the occupancy level is already 96% between June 14 and 16. New bookings are being redirected to neighbouring towns with a large hotel presence such as Torremolinos or Benalmádena.

The diamond industry is catching up with the incorporation of modern technologies. One of the most significant is blockchain. This is having an impact on different areas in the supply chain. This includes the tracking, production, and sales of these valuable gemstones.

African business leaders are expecting the entrepreneurial spirit to take off across the continent over the next three years on the back of an improved environment for business and greater political stability, new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile shows.

Findable, the Oslo-based startup that automates building documentation using Artificial Intelligence (AI), has raised a €2m seed round led by KOMPAS, with participation by Construct Venture and Malling & Co Venture.

The UK Financing Gap report, published today by a leading European venture capital firm, Lakestar, reveals the £1.5 trillion financing gap needed to triple the UK’s GDP growth.