New research by Geek Retreat, the geek culture retailer, gaming café, community hub and events venue, shows that of the 15% of Brits who have set up their own business in the past ten years, 27% considered a franchise model. Some 19% now run a business which is part of a franchise group.

Vodafone and Microsoft have unveiled a comprehensive 10-year strategic partnership, designed to utilise their combined capabilities in delivering scaled digital platforms to over 300 million businesses, public sector entities, and consumers across Europe and Africa.

Neutrik Americas, a subsidiary of Neutrik Group and a provider of professional AVL connectivity solutions, has announced its sponsorship of Women in Electronics (WE).

Barclays Eagle Labs has introduced an online skills platform designed for aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to lead the next big tech companies.

Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace has entered into a management agreement with FTSE-listed real estate firm Helical plc to launch a new state-of-the-art flexible workspace location in The Bower complex in Old Street, London.

EmpowerRD, a top UK specialist in R&D tax credit consultancy, announces the release of its detailed industry report for January 2024, ‘2023 and Beyond: Unlocking UK Tech Growth Through R&D.’

Business Show Media is gearing up for an exciting launch into its next phase, marking a significant milestone with the 50th edition of its flagship event, The Business Show London, the longest-standing business event of its kind.

In 2024, there's a resurgence of optimism among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with half of them anticipating growth, as highlighted in a recent study by iwoca, a European lender to small businesses.

2024 is set to see a boom in silver startups, with increasing numbers of over 55s looking to set up their own business, according to new research* from Virgin StartUp.

The Burning Heroes Founders Association has announced the opening of applications for startups for its London Pitch Competition.

Getty Images has announced the introduction of Generative AI by iStock. This innovative tool, affordable and commercially reliable, is designed to assist users and businesses in transforming their creative ideas into impactful visual content.

NumberEight, a London-based startup using on-device AI to deliver ‘privacy-first’ identity solutions for the advertising industry, has raised $2.7 million in Pre-Series A funding led by ACF Investors.

Dutch mental health tech pioneer, Okinme, is excited to announce its ongoing efforts to secure €1 million in seed funding from a strategic investor.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Plexal, the innovation company closing the gap between government, startups, and industry, have welcomed a new intake of cyber companies to the NCSC For Startups programme.

YEO Messaging, the pioneering private messaging solution that redefines communication by delivering messages directly to individuals through patented continuous facial recognition, proudly announces the appointment of Christo Conidaris as its Chief Revenue Officer.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) has kicked off in Las Vegas, featuring a strong presence from Hong Kong.

Zally, the Manchester-based trailblazer in continuous user authentication, has joined forces with SoSquared, one of the UK’s top influencer marketing platforms to host FLIP MCR on the 25th of January at Peak’s headquarters in Manchester.

Provizio, the specialist vehicle perception company, has announced the launch of its newest product, VizioPrime 6K, at this year’s CES event in Las Vegas.

The e-commerce revolution is about to hit London with full force as eCom Business Live gears up for an unforgettable two-day experience at the ExCeL London on the 27th and 28th of February.

Forest, the sustainable shared e-bike service, and Stubble & Co, a lifestyle brand in the UK, have announced a digital marketing collaboration.