Leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands including easyJet and Founder and President of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, are proud to launch the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2024 now in its 16th year.

In an era where instant deliveries and digital convenience reign supreme, The Box Co. is making waves in the self-storage industry with its innovative approach. 

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Climb24, the UK’s festival of innovation, industry and investment, which will return to Leeds on June 5th – 6th, 2024. 

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced this week, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.

With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is keen to increase understanding that mental health underpins all other aspects of health and wellbeing and it must be prioritised by employers, as work is an ideal place to provide support.  

Applause, a company in testing and digital quality, has released the findings from its third annual Accessibility and Inclusive Design Survey. The results indicate an increasing focus on digital accessibility and inclusive design within companies.

3t, a player in the provision of training, learning technologies and simulation solutions for safety-critical industries, has achieved a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by successfully issuing bonds on the Norwegian Stock Market, raising $100 million in financing to aid planned strategic acquisitions.

More than half of UK business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs (56%) are expanding their focus beyond British shores, motivated by the growth potential and increased flexibility available in other global markets.

Securing funding is a critical step for startups, often dictating the pace and direction of growth. Business loans remain one of the most traditional and reliable means to raise capital. Understanding the various methods available for securing these loans can empower entrepreneurs to make informed decisions, ensuring they choose the right financial support to match their needs and circumstances.

Sustainability management and ESG reporting platform FuturePlus has entered into a strategic partnership with Sustainable Ventures, Europe's premier climate tech hub.

NEC X, the innovation accelerator and venture studio based in Silicon Valley and supported by the global IT giant NEC, has revealed its latest investment in Multitude Insights. This company offers an AI-powered solution that enhances collaboration and accelerates case resolution for law enforcement agencies and first responders.

For too long, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have been disproportionately affected by global health disparities. Despite accounting for over 80% of the world's population and more than 90% of its disease burden, they only represent 6% of global pharmaceutical revenue.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), an industry membership body, has announced new collaborations between cement manufacturers and tech startups aimed at developing low-carbon concrete solutions.

The race to develop the first commercially available humanoid robot has been primarily concentrated in the US, until now. mimic, a Switzerland-based startup, is challenging US dominance and joining the robotics race to be the first to take a robotic arm and humanoid hand combination to market using generative AI, as it raises a pre-seed round of $2.5 million.

VentureCEO has recently inaugurated its 'Future of Money' cohort programme, curated expressly for early-stage CEOs at no expense by Cooper Parry’s Tech & High Growth team, a prominent advisor in the UK startup and scaleup landscape within the accounting and tax sectors.