New research surveying 1,000 full-time employees in the UK and US technology and professional services industries has found that nearly half of the workforce (45%) is highly stressed, experiencing stress frequently or always.

You might not think innovation can be found by looking in the past, but my experience of an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership at a historic royal palace shows that it very much can.

Employers and employees are united in their belief that state support for those who power the UK’s economy, i.e. employees, is inadequate.

Perseus, a new British-headquartered premium passenger-car EV brand, has today emerged from stealth mode and announced preliminary plans for its debut model – a compact SUV. The company has also provided initial details of the development and commercialisation strategy to bring the vehicle to European markets by late 2027.

The National Enterprise Network has warned that urgent action is needed to prevent the UK losing the vital infrastructure which supports growth across the country’s economy.

The European startup ecosystem is rich and diverse but faces a paradox similar to other high-value markets like the United States and Canada. Whenever Europe has a well-established economy with successful educational institutions that generate a lucrative talent pool, early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) tends to lag.

Soulmates Ventures is strengthening its commitment to sustainable innovation with a €50 million fund, increasing initial investments to up to €3 million per startup, with follow-on funding totalling up to €5 million to ensure long-term support.

A few years ago, I remember sitting down with a team of passionate individuals, all with a shared vision: to create a solution that would make work management easier, faster, and more intuitive. We wanted to simplify the complexities that teams face daily, helping them collaborate and deliver projects with confidence and efficiency.

The Government will deliver its Spring forecast on 26 March. Whilst not intended to be a platform for major tax announcements, the changing political and economic landscape may leave the Chancellor with little or no choice.

The renewable energy sector in the UK is booming, driven largely by innovative startups. These agile companies are pioneering advancements in solar and wind power and smart grid solutions, addressing some of the industry's biggest challenges – such as energy storage, efficiency, and integration into the national grid.

Travel Counsellors has appointed entrepreneur and businesswoman Sara Davies MBE as the brand’s first Growth and Entrepreneurship Partner.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most promising regions for innovative technologies. With active investments in digital transformation and openness to new ideas, this region has become highly attractive for IT companies worldwide.

The winners of the Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards, have been announced. Now in their 15th year, the awards celebrate outstanding contributions and achievements at all stages of the career journey; from girls and young women still in education to tech entrepreneurs and from apprentices to C-Suite executives.

My biggest piece of advice is when writing a speech or a pitch – and I know it’s tempting when you feel like you are literally lost for words – but don't get AI to write it!

Startups can’t afford to waste time and money on events that don’t deliver real business results. In today’s competitive landscape, every event must drive outcomes that fuel growth.