It's been a busy period in the open banking space. In June, the European Commission (EC) put forward its long-awaited proposals for updates to the Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which – aptly – will lead to PSD3.

David Newns is a serial investor and entrepreneur and co-founder of Mustard Kick, which helps fast-growth businesses exit.

25th January - ChipStart UK’s first event of the year – saw the cohort of semiconductor startups in attendance give insight on how to navigate their journey ahead by a Founder who had failed on the aims on one of his pursuits.

With 2023 at an end, businesses face a future fraught with challenges. Indeed, thinktanks predict that current hurdles – such as supply-chain disruptions, a volatile economy, and an enduring skills crisis – are likely to persist well into 2024, making staff retention a critical priority.

It’s awards season again and businesses of all shapes and sizes are launching themselves into the spotlight to bring home the trophies!

In the dynamic, and often vulnerable, world of startups, the importance of robust email security cannot be overstated. 

When the dragons in Dragons’ Den say to the entrepreneur ‘Would you like to go and talk to the wall?’, that wall moment, for me, is like journaling. A quiet moment, to hear yourself think, untangle the data to decide what feels right and emerge clear-eyed.

The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived! The curtain has risen on The Hustle Awards 2024, and we are thrilled to announce that entries are now open. Behind the scenes, our team has been hard at work curating an exceptional experience for all participants.

The contours of today’s startup fundraising landscape are very different from those of the past few years. However, as one of Angel Investment Network’s investors recently pointed out: “The last few years were an abnormality, and we are now returning to normal.”

The upcoming government redefinition of 'high net worth individuals' is being criticised as "flawed", with concerns it could lead to a decrease in the number of angel investors, especially among women and ethnic minorities.

At a special event in London, Female Foundry will be launching its ‘State of Gender Diversity in European Venture’ report.

An agritech startup, dedicated to mitigating global agricultural waste, has garnered support from Space Park Leicester.

In the bustling halls of Bett UK 2024, the general consensus is that the edtech landscape is bright, with such a vibrant array of innovation and skill on display at the show.

Salford Business School has launched its latest project: the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI). Based in the Maxwell Building on the University of Salford’s Peel Park campus, the Centre is not only a physical space for partners to utilise, but also a resource that aims to bring together the worlds of academia and business.

The AdTech industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and regulatory changes. It is the UK's 16th largest Real-Time Industrial Classification (RTIC) and 4th fastest-growing sector, with a turnover of £73.39 billion.