2024 was a turbulent year for startups. The anticipation of a new government coming to power and what the subsequent Autumn Budget would hold meant the landscape for the startup ecosystem in the UK was uncertain for much of the year. Meanwhile, budgets were tight due to restricted cash flow as the UK and Europe recovered from shrinking economies in 2023, and VC funding declined in early 2024.

The past four years or so have brought with them a range of financial, economic, and systemic shocks. While everyone is hoping for a steadier future, with interest rates and inflation falling and economic growth and wages rising, it is more important than ever to be mindful that for your employees it may not be that simple. Dr Glenn Mason, Head of Adult Psychological Therapies at Onebright, discusses supporting financial wellbeing in the workplace.

Navigating the Self Assessment tax return process can be overwhelming, particularly for those new to it or who haven’t been filing for long. While it may seem straightforward for some, mistakes can easily be made, and opportunities to save time and money may be missed without proper guidance.

Oxford Ionics, a startup in trapped-ion quantum computing, has announced it is working together with Quanscient, a provider of multiphysics simulation software, and aerospace manufacturer Airbus to develop quantum simulations for computational fluid dynamics.

Let’s start with a question: How many people do you think it takes to run a top-tier social media account? One? Maybe two? Here’s a spoiler; it’s more. A lot more.

Rick Gosling, Director and chartered financial planner at Five Wealth, explores how business owners can make surplus cash work harder for their companies.

Introverts aren’t good at networking, we’re told. Introverts are shy, they say. So how could an introvert possibly enjoy a work party? Getting together outside the office with colleagues you might not know that well, spending hours talking about nothing, not being able to hear yourself think over the loud music – it all sounds like an introvert’s worst nightmare.

New research from Cloudways, a managed hosting platform provider, has revealed that UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could lose up to £2.7 billion in festive sales due to website errors and slow loading times. 

In 2006, Richard Hammond’s life changed in an instant during a high-speed crash that left him with a severe brain injury.

I am Zeeshan Bukhari, Co-Founder of Bitaffix and I am leading my startup with a commitment of advancing global innovation using automation. With years of experience in helping business in achieving efficiency, I’ve seen firsthand how automation can transform business performance. In this article, I am going to explore the UK SME sector and the huge potential it has through digitalisation and automation with the right support and policies in place.

bp Ventures and EIP co-led the $25 million Series C funding round that will be used to scale up Oxford Flow’s operations.

The public is being urged to show support for small businesses this weekend as Small Business Saturday returns with a mission to deliver a vital boost for firms heading into another challenging winter. 

In the startup world, success isn’t determined solely by innovation or luck; it stems from a combination of vision, responsibility, and adaptability. Aspiring founders who rise above the chaos of entrepreneurship are those who anchor themselves and their teams in core principles that remain steadfast, no matter the challenge.

PhysicsX, a London-based startup bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched the first Large Geometry Model (LGM) for aerospace engineering, LGM-Aero, and a publicly accessible reference application, Ai.rplane, to showcase its power in designing aero structures.

Effective communication is a key factor for any successful business in today's fast-paced digital world. The ability to stay connected with clients, partners, and employees regardless of location is a significant advantage. One tool that has become increasingly popular for ensuring smooth and seamless connection is the virtual telephone number with SMS capabilities. They provide flexibility, cost savings, and a range of features unavailable with traditional phone lines.