Approximately 16.1 million people in the UK have a disability, accounting for 24% of the total population, with an estimated 70–80% of these being invisible. For one entrepreneur, he’s made it his mission to make technology more accessible for those with impairments or disabilities.

New research from Trainline Partner Solutions, the B2B arm of Trainline, reveals over three quarters of UK SMBs expect to increase both domestic travel volumes (76%) and business travel budgets (79%) in 2025 according to their business travel decision makers.

Elite Business Live is back and bigger than ever for 2025, promising an unforgettable two-day event for ambitious SMEs and fast-growing companies.

Small businesses across the UK are at a financial crossroads as high interest rates, and restricted access to traditional financing, become a growth inhibitor, according to the 2025 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report.

Small Business Britain has announced the 2025 line-up of the UK’s 100 most dynamic female entrepreneurs as part of its celebrated f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 campaign.

The world of startups and scaleups can prove to be a bit of a shock for some brand and communications professionals, finding that their corporate-leaning playbooks may offer limited usefulness.

The year 2025 will not be a revolutionary one, it will be evolutionary, with developments coming into effect that were necessitated by events and happenings in 2024, and solutions to address these events reaching maturity levels that allow an appropriate, comprehensive response.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that comes around every wintertime, when the nights begin to draw in, the weather takes a turn and the clocks go back. The NHS predicts that two million people suffer from SAD in the UK, although plenty of undiagnosed cases could mean this number is higher than predicted.

Unreasonable, a new growth marketing agency co-founded by Brad Mac, has launched from cocreatd, the venture studio founded by Oliver Yonchev.

The hype surrounding AI remains prevalent in healthcare but is particularly strong in radiology. If you remember the early days of computer-aided design (CAD), it’s quite impressive how far the technology has come. A native of ChatGPT would perhaps contend that much work needs to be done before AI can reach its full potential in this field. Both views are correct. This article will examine why it is so difficult for AI to detect things, how its role is changing, and what trends to watch in 2025 and beyond.

Starting a business is an exciting but daunting journey. The sobering statistic that 90% of startups fail highlights the significant challenges new businesses face. But success is out there – and branding and messaging play a pivotal role. Establishing a strong, cohesive brand with a clear and compelling story can dramatically improve a startup’s chances of success.

Lupa, the AI-native veterinary practice management platform, has closed a $4 million seed from top investors including firstminute capital, 2100 Ventures, and Vento by Exor Ventures. Other investors include top McKinsey, BCG, JP Morgan, Nexi, and NovaCapital angels. Lupa will use the new funding to accelerate product development and commercial expansion.

Workwize, a platform for global IT hardware asset management, has announced that it closed $13 million in Series A funding led by Klass Capital, with continued support from early-stage investors Peak and Graduate Entrepreneur Fund.

In the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, humility often feels like an endangered virtue. We often see the media glorifying the bold, self-assured visionary – the one who beat odds and sticks steadfastly to their grand idea. However, this narrative overlooks a crucial truth: humility is not a weakness but a strength, particularly when navigating the uncertainty and complexity of building something new.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Brice Rocton, Head of Sales for Unistellar. The pair discussed its departure from telescopes for its new project, which takes the form of AR binoculars, and where the idea for this came from.