Login Jarvis launches salary sacrifice calculator to boost pensions and reduce employer costs Jarvis, a pension fintech that empowers employees to actively plan for their retirement, has launched a free salary sacrifice calculator that allows businesses to see how much they can save while boosting pension contributions for their workforce in the upcoming financial year. News 8 months ago
Login 8 in 10 UK businesses plan to improve payments processes in 2025 As businesses look to drive growth in 2025 amid a dynamic market environment, new research from American Express reveals about eight in 10 (78%) are planning to improve their business payments process, with almost two-fifths (39%) doing so as part of strategies to drive growth. News 8 months ago
Login A third of UK SMB owners losing sleep over paying staff According to research from Dext, one-third (33%) of the UK’s small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners are losing sleep over paying staff. News 8 months ago
Login Highly stressed employees cost firms more than £4M a year 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. HR 8 months ago
Login Looking to our past to innovate for the future 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. Features 8 months ago
Login Lack of state support for health and wellbeing is impacting staff Employers and employees are united in their belief that state support for those who power the UK’s economy, i.e. employees, is inadequate. HR 8 months ago
Login Perseus: premium British electric vehicle brand launches 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. Startups 8 months ago
Login UK business support at risk amid growth stalls, funding delays, and cuts 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. News 8 months ago
Login Exploring startups across Europe: insights from a seasoned founder 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. Features 8 months ago
Login Soulmate Ventures expands investment in sustainable innovation with €50M fund 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. Funding 8 months ago
Login How Nimble’s AI-powered agents are redefining project management 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. Startups 8 months ago
Login What does the tech sector want from the Spring Statement 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. News 8 months ago
Login How startups are shaping the future of renewable energy 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. Features 8 months ago
Login Travel Counsellors announces Sara Davies MBE as Growth and Entrepreneurship Partner Travel Counsellors has appointed entrepreneur and businesswoman Sara Davies MBE as the brand’s first Growth and Entrepreneurship Partner. News 8 months ago
Login United Arab Emirates: why IT companies and startups should pay attention to it 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. Features 8 months ago