Recent statistics have highlighted gender and regional disparities across the UK. The Government-founded High Growth Enterprise Taskforce plans to tackle this issue.

James Higgins, Founder of luxury, ethical bedding brand, Ethical Bedding, took part in the latest series of Dragons Den. On the popular BBC One series, James showcased the properties and potential of the eucalyptus-based, sustainable bedding, gaining the attention of Touker Suleyman, who offered a 50% stake in the business. However, James boldly declined the offer, favouring his belief in purpose over profit.

During the height of the first lockdown in 2020, 46.6% of the UK’s adult population were reported to be working from home.

The success of high-profile startups such as Airbnb and Mailchimp might make the idea of getting into the startup world a very attractive one. 

Startups across the UK and Ireland are invited to apply and participate in the four-week programme that will give access to AWS cloud technology and credits, as well as mentorship, training, connections, and the technical guidance necessary to build both innovative solutions in the cloud, and successful companies.

The UK is facing one of the worst staffing shortages the hospitality industry has ever seen. Many leaving the industry due to furlough during the pandemic and access to fewer workers due to visa restrictions following Brexit, has resulted in nearly 40% of UK hospitality businesses facing a skilled worker shortage.

According to a UK Government survey, nearly 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent. With Neurodiversity Celebration Week coming up on 13-19 March, this is an important opportunity to recognise those who experience neurodiversity and spread awareness and information about the best ways to support them in home, working, and learning environments. Dan Kentley, Practice Manager at Onebright highlights how spiky profiles can help support the strengths of neurodiverse individuals.

Digital Twin technology is on the cusp of dominating global digital transformation. According to a recent Strategic Market Research report, the global market for digital twins was valued at $6.30 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach $131.09 billion by 2030. John Hill, CEO and Founder of Silico discusses.

Marking Endometriosis Month (March 2023), Femometer, designed for women trying to conceive, to help them understand their bodies.

A study from Forbes Advisor has reveals that more than half (54%) of Brits would trade a better work-life balance for a lower income. Its 2023 Work-Life Balance Index uses a wide range of data sources to uncover which major cities in the world offer residents the best work-life balance.

The battery in battery-electric vehicles usually generates direct current. Before this can provide propulsion via the electric motor, it must be converted into alternating current.

Adyen announces that its annual Accelerator programme is returning this spring to empower another round of high-potential social enterprises and impact startups.

Foyne Jones, recruiter of choice for the KBB, Builder’s Merchants & Construction Supplies sector responds to the rollout of the 4-day week pilot in the UK, as Peter Jones, Founder & Managing Director reveals what this means for businesses industry-wide.

UK businesses have been shortlisted as part of a national awards programme designed to showcase the country's up-and-coming enterprises.

Ahead of International Day of Happiness 2023, feel-good PR agency Lem-uhn reveals that searches for ‘how to be happy at work’ soared by 163% between December and February. With the UK in the midst of an economic downturn and a cost of living crisis, Lem-uhn believes that happiness at work is now even more of a priority to people. 

UK startup Kerbo Charge announced the rollout of its self-closing cable channel for electric car owners. For houses without driveways, this solves the problem of how to charge an electric vehicle and will typically save customers £1,439 a year compared to solely using fast public chargers.

Despite inflation reaching record levels coupled with great economic uncertainty, women in the UK  built more businesses last year than ever before, a figure that we at SME XPO stand proudly behind, especially with International Women’s Day just around the corner.

Agmatix, a start-up AgTech business specialising in turning agronomic big data into powerful models and insights, today announces a partnership with NASA Harvest - NASA’s global Food Security and Agriculture Consortium - to support crop production in a sustainable way at the field level and mitigate the impact of climate change.

Olympia London is delighted to announce the dates for the launch of a new international climate event this year: Innovation Zero – Climate & Clean Tech Congress

Intergiro, a leading European Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform based in Sweden, announces its partnership with Retreeb, a Swiss payment solution empowering consumers to support social causes.