Despite mounting cost pressures, shifting tariffs, and a turbulent economic outlook, UK small businesses are fuelling a surprising surge in employment growth.

Findings from a DeepL survey of UK and global executives reveal that despite English being the language of global business, UK companies are more likely to encounter language-related challenges when expanding into new markets than their counterparts in the US, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Forbes recently revealed that hackers sell full cyber access to small businesses for as little as $600 on the dark web. The rise of AI-driven scams has made it easier for hackers to access company data, giving business owners an unprecedented concern. Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of Vodafone secure device manager provider Crystaline, provides tips on how small-to-medium businesses (SMEs) can enhance their cyber resilience.

International business development consultancy Intralink has expanded its global presence to India to help UK technology companies secure customers and partners in this rapidly-developing market, and to enable Indian businesses to grow overseas.

Despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and knowledge sharing.

Every founder has heard it: “You’re taking on too much.” Yet, in the rush of launching multiple ventures, it’s easy to brush off warnings until the consequences hit. 

Innovation scaleup Wazoku has announced a new partnership with National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE), the Chinese innovation centre. This partnership has been kicked off with the launch of a major programme designed to identify and launch pioneering technology projects with the financial backing, expert guidance, and R&D support of the NICE ecosystem.

You have a brilliant idea for a new business, and part of the brilliance is taking advantage of where the world is now. But how long will that world remain the same? Every startup needs to consider how things might change because of curve balls such as pandemics, tariff wars, and new technology.

IXI, the company on a mission to change how the world sees with the first autofocus glasses, has raised $36.5 million in Series A funding.

TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) has announced that Arm will participate in COMPUTEX 2025 with a partner event, Arm Executive Session, held at the Grand Hilai Hotel, Nangang, Taipei City at 3pm on 19th May.

Nearly double the number of UK finance leaders using AI extensively feel empowered to make a transformative business impact (89%), versus those who don’t use AI at all (47%).

Sprive, the UK’s only independent mortgage overpayment app, has successfully closed a £5.5 million funding round led by Ascension, with participation from Channel4Ventures, the broadcaster’s consumer investment arm, Velocity Capital, and Two Magnolias.

Millions of broken smartwatches, phones, and tablets are gathering dust in drawers across the UK as consumers reject repair in favour of replacement, according to a new national survey.

Working in tech often comes with its own set of challenges, leading to high levels of stress. Driven by tight deadlines, imposter syndrome, and the constant need to prove oneself in a male-dominated field, emotional wellbeing can take a hit.

Research from Ricoh Europe reveals stark disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain leading the charge while the UK and Ireland trail behind.