New research from global hiring platform, Indeed, released at its flagship FutureWorks event, reveals that senior managers are leading the charge in adopting and integrating AI across UK workplaces.

As we mark International HR Day on 20th May, we reflect on a whirlwind year that has redefined the function of global HR. From updates to employment law and return to office debates to shifting visa policies for international hires and mounting compliance pressures, in just 12 months, HR leaders have had a significant influx of changes to respond to.

In the evolving landscape of health tech, a paradigm shift is underway. We're moving from isolated product development to the creation of comprehensive systems that prioritise longevity, mental health, and overall well-being. This transition is not just a trend but a necessary evolution to address the complex challenges of modern healthcare.

AI is rapidly reshaping how people discover and evaluate companies online, fundamentally altering the rules for what makes a website succeed. To stand out in this new era, organisations must begin to gear their strategy toward the AI models that will recognise and recommend them.

Former world number one tennis player, Andy Murray, has joined venture capital firm Redrice Ventures as an Associate Partner. Murray will add his unique insight to the Redrice team, drawing on his previous experience as an investor in over 40 businesses and his perspective as one of the world’s greatest sportsmen.

Global investors gathered in Edinburgh this week to hear Scotland’s new advanced manufacturing strategy, alongside pitches from top-rated deeptech scaleups.

Small businesses increasingly believe AI will be vital to their survival and growth over the next five years, with a new report from Small Business Britain and BT calling for the UK to boost support to capitalise on the transformative power of AI and avoid smaller firms falling behind.

Transitioning from the corporate world to a startup can be both exciting and challenging. As more professionals seek opportunities in innovative environments, adapting your CV becomes crucial. A tailored approach can significantly enhance your chances of landing a role in a dynamic startup setting.

COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, one of the global iconic exhibitions for AI and innovation, will officially open tomorrow, May 20, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2. The event brings together 1,400 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions to showcase their innovations across 4,800 booths.

Umazi urges banks, PSPs, and reg-tech platforms to collaborate on interoperable “verify-once-share-instantly” credentials that slash KYC costs and boost customer conversion.

When most people think of running a PR agency, they think glamour, events, champagne, and paparazzi. But the truth is, that couldn't be further from the everyday reality of what actually happens.

Rockaway Ventures, a European investment fund under the Rockaway Capital group, has announced the closing of its second fund, Rockaway Ventures II, at nearly €55 million.

With a background in building and selling major payments businesses, Justin Pike is no stranger to transforming how money moves. Now, as CEO and Founder of Burbank, he’s leading a new venture from Wales that aims to bring familiar, in-store card-present security to the online checkout process. It’s called Card Present over Internet, and it could just change the balance of power in digital commerce – reducing fraud, restoring trust, and even lowering costs for merchants.

With Mental Health Awareness Week underway, Virgin StartUp – Virgin’s home of entrepreneurship in the UK – is shining a spotlight on small business founder's mental health and the challenges they face. According to new research from the not-for-profit, more than half (51%)* of startup founders reported experiencing more instances of burnout this year. Additionally, almost one in five (18%) said their mental health and stress levels have worsened over the past six months.

Here is the truth that most founders will not say out loud. You did not start your business to stay stuck in survival mode. You started it because you saw a better way. Because you had a vision. Because you wanted more on your terms.