According to new research conducted by Pleo, a foremost spend management platform in Europe, optimism among UK businesses for 2024 is growing.

This year's edition of theWorkspace Design Show(27-28 February 2024, Business Design Centre,London),presents an impressive array of features. These bring together some of the industry’sleading designers, architects and built environment partners and range from an immersive foreststage to an interactive lighting installation. Altogether,2024’s features represent an incrediblespectacle for attendees of the Show, which has become a must-visit event for office interiorsprofessionals since its inception in 2021.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and Columbia Engineering have announced a new programme on AI, the future of tech, and data science, designed for the next generation of unicorn companies who seek to use digital innovation to grow their businesses, make better decisions and create value for society.

Fyle, an expense management platform that seamlessly integrates with existing credit cards, unveiled a new collaboration with American Express.

In the race to achieve net zero by 2050, the role of businesses is crucial given their significant environmental footprint. Nonetheless, the journey towards sustainability is fraught with hurdles such as upfront costs, intricate supply chains, and resistance to change.

The UK industry body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, The Direct Selling Association, has launched a campaign calling for urgent and more widespread adoption of industry Codes of Conduct in the UK.

Tech PR agency AROUND PR Studio offers to put to an end one of the hottest marketing holidays in the world, St. Valentine’s Day in favour of Global Startups Day – a professional holiday to celebrate innovators and drivers of the world’s technical progress. 

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

As part of a rapid push towards its forthcoming Beta launch, continuous authentication innovator, Zally has announced tech sector veteran, David Webb as Chairman. 

SEON, an online fraud prevention company, announces its latest milestone: joining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program.

AstroLabs, the business expansion platform in the Gulf, has released the first-of-its-kind “2023 Saudi Market Entry Report,” uncovering the opportunities and challenges companies encounter when entering and operating in Saudi Arabia, a global sought-after market destination for innovation.

Forest has unveiled the UK's most cost-effective dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, allowing users to cycle for 60 minutes daily at an approximate cost of £1 per day.

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Matt Bryan, Channel Sales and Strategy Manager at MRMC, a UK-based company specialising in camera robotics and automation solutions.

Accra, Ghana Get ready to mark your calendars as the 9th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit- West Africa is set to take Accra, Ghana on February 21st, 2024. This highly anticipated summit promises two days of unprecedented insights, discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the BFSI sector. The Connected Banking Summit has garnered a reputation for championing forward-thinking banking models, with a focus on accelerating digital transformation, ensuring impeccable customer experiences, upholding regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.

Research institution, the Hurun Research Institute, has released the Hurun UK Under30s and Hurun UK Under35s 2023, showcasing the leading British young powerhouses pushing the UK economy to new heights.

New research indicates that 66% of larger UK businesses are highly acquainted with open banking, with users noting a significant saving of approximately 150 hours annually on operational activities like invoice processing, financial data management, recurring payments, and refund processing.

Dexory, a provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions, has announced its strategic expansion into the North American market.

With phone calls, email, chatbots, and social media all vying for attention, businesses must decide which channels to prioritise for customer service. New research from Gamma Communications, reveals the answer is quite simple: don't underestimate the power of human connection. 

Curam, a care worker marketplace and home-care technology platform in the UK, has entered into a strategic partnership with Doctify, a global platform renowned for patient reviews of health and social care services.

SeedLegals, a SaaS company that simplifies the legal side of starting a business and raising investment capital, is excited to announce the launch of the first-ever SeedLegals Startup Awards, happening on 22 February 2024 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. The event recognises the outstanding contributions of founders, startups, and investors who drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the UK.