This November, women from every walk of life will gather for a one-of-a-kind event that redefines what empowerment truly means. The WomenIN Festival 2025, happening on 13–14 November at Cape Town’s iconic Newlands Cricket Ground, is more than a celebration – it's a catalyst for connection, change, and collective power.

A new survey from The Open University reveals a growing dilemma for UK businesses: almost all leaders (96%) see growth as central to their strategy, particularly in the context of the UK Government’s priority mission in achieving strong, secure, and sustainable economic growth by 2035. Yet nearly three in four admit it often comes at the expense of workforce diversity and inclusion goals (72%) and sustainability and net zero efforts (71%).

The short- and medium-term investment plans of UK small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been hit hard by the recent changes to international trade tariffs.

Runna, the running coaching app, has launched the start of internationalisation on the platform. The app is now available in seven new languages, unlocking access to personalised running training plans for millions of new runners worldwide.

Skylark Lasers, a diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser specialist, has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to accelerate its growth in China.

MOTH announces the launch of Quantum Brush, an open-source digital painting tool that brings quantum computing into the creative process. By translating brushstrokes into quantum algorithms, the tool allows artists to explore new visual styles shaped directly by the physics of superposition, entanglement, and quantum measurement.

DeepL, the global AI product and research company most known for its AI-powered translation tools, has unveiled an autonomous AI agent for businesses.

In an era defined by economic uncertainty and rising operational costs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency and innovation. Business lending platform Funding Circle, which has supported over 110,000 UK SMEs, reveals how AI can help small businesses grow smarter, not just faster, in 2025 and beyond.

Aonic, a global group of tech and gaming companies, has acquired research technology firm Prime Insights for a total transaction value in excess of $250 million.

The UK government may be celebrating favourable tariffs with the USA and new trade deals with countries outside the EU, but the vast majority of UK small businesses are now focused on the domestic British market to secure growth over the next 12-months, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

More than half of businesses have no formal policy in place to govern the use of AI tools in the workplace, leaving them vulnerable to data risks, compliance issues, and uncertainty over accountability.

UK SMEs relying on outdated manual bank transfers as a primary method of payment lost out on an estimated £6.15 billion in sales last year. 

We’re thrilled to announce that Sara Davies, acclaimed TV broadcaster and trailblazing entrepreneur, will be joining us as a guest speaker to open the main event at Women’s Health Week Europe this October.

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle is set to announce a £2.7 million government fund to support UK regulators in piloting AI systems to keep Britain at pace in the global race for tech leadership.

DTX London, the UK’s only event dedicated to business transformation, will open its doors at ExCeL on 1-2 October 2025 for its 20th anniversary.

Kerbo Charge has acquired one of its competitors in the EV charging space, Charge Gully.

Egypt is accelerating its leadership in artificial intelligence across the African continent and beyond, backed by a national roadmap for AI-driven transformation. Ranked among the top 10 countries globally in AI and Machine Learning - and the only African nation in that tier, according to the 2024 GBS World Competitiveness Index - Egypt is embedding AI across vital sectors under its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2030).

Disposable tech is out. Bang & Olufsen and BREATHE Battery Technologies are leading the shift towards lasting intelligent design. Together, they are reimagining timeless technology – where performance meets beauty, and longevity and circularity are engineered from the outset.

Q-CTRL has announced its selection for two awards under DARPA’s Robust Quantum Sensors (RoQS) programme. With this selection, DARPA has awarded Q-CTRL contracts valued at A$38 million ($24.4 million) to augment Q-CTRL’s field-validated quantum sensing technologies for demanding real-world use cases in high-performance military vehicles.