Recruitment technology company, Willo, has raised £1.8 million in a recent funding round, with significant backing from Peter Bauer, the US-based founder of Mimecast, a global business in email security. Bauer's £1.5 million investment highlights his confidence in Willo's potential for significant international growth, driven by its advanced video interview platform.

£150k of funding, advertising, and resource support is up for grabs for one budding entrepreneur from less advantaged backgrounds outside of London thanks to an entrepreneurship programme Havas Boost launched by Havas Media Network UK.

Access to funding, as well as a lack of financial skills and confidence, are some of the major barriers holding female entrepreneurs back, according to a new report by Small Business Britain, in partnership with Square and Clearpay.

The trend of the ‘anywhere worker’ is gaining momentum, according to a recent Opinium* survey of 2,000 business travellers in the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia.

Workday, a company offering tools to help businesses manage their workforce and finances, has released its semi-annual Global Workforce Report. The report highlighted a clear trend: it's an employers' market, with job applications growing at a rate four times faster than job openings.

PastPay, a provider of B2B payment solutions, has announced a €12 million Series A funding round led by Platina Capital in collaboration with several leading financial institutions and high-profile private investors.

Quantum Metric, a digital analytics platform focused on customer-driven insights, has launched a new product suite aimed at enhancing the analytical capacity of businesses with complex digital environments.

Following an artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the last few years, countries around the world have been racing to develop regulations and establish themselves as leaders in the field.

In light of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September 2024, Christine Husbands, Commercial Director at RedArc, emphasises the importance of offering support to those struggling with mental health in order to prevent crises from escalating.

Puraffinity, a startup specialising in precision technology to remove toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from water, has unveiled plans for significant expansion following a £6.73 million investment from BGF and the appointment of Vincent Caillaud as its new CEO.

Maven Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in the UK, has completed the sale of its stake in CB Technology (CBT), a specialist in electronics contract manufacturing, following its acquisition by Elite Electronic Systems (Elite).

TechMarketView, a tech analyst and advisory firm, has provided a preview of its upcoming 2024 Sustainability Technology Activity Index, which highlights key trends shaping the sustainability landscape. The Index, which analyses market movements across 1,450 global software and IT service providers and tech users, reveals that sustainability is poised to drive a new wave of innovation at the crossroads of business operations, technology, and environmental stewardship.

Having risen to the rank of CEO, you would think that we’re doing things right, would you not? Well, I have to say that all too often the answer is no. As a CEO myself, who mentors other CEOs in achieving their full potential, I frequently witness a lack of clarity and focus in my clients.

London-based firm Quod Orbis, specialising in Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), announced a new collaboration with Archer, a global name in integrated risk management.

In the angry world of the internet, it’s impossible to avoid p*ssing people off – so you might as well stop worrying about it.