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.

The rapid adoption of AI is unlocking significant opportunities for organisations across the UK, enabling them to innovate, streamline operations, and compete on a larger scale. Yet, as businesses integrate AI into their operations, many face serious security risks for which they are often unprepared.

There has been a significant increase in the number of employers who report on the proportion of their staff with disabilities, according to research from GRiD. In 2023, only half (50%) of employers said that they collect information on the proportion of disabled people in their workforce, but this has risen to 71% in 2024, an increase of 21 percentage points on 2023.

A year and a half after its creation by real estate private equity experts Maxime Parpex and Nathan Zappelli, Wally, the French startup and club-deal real estate investment platform, has announced a €1.7 million fundraising round. This funding aims to strengthen Wally’s value proposition and support the development of its platform.