Trumpet, a platform designed to centre buyers in the sales process, has secured $6.35 million in a competitive seed funding round, led by AlbionVC. Returning investors Lightbird Ventures, Anamcara Capital, and Triple Point Ventures also participated.

Fiverr has unveiled a new partnership with Martha Stewart, the renowned entrepreneur, author, and television personality, who is set to become the face of its latest advertising campaign and social media content.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a series of advertisements promoted by Steven Bartlett.

AllBright, the global organisation dedicated to advancing women’s careers at every stage, is set to acquire everywoman, an international leader in learning and development, in a strategic move that will amplify both organisations' efforts to promote gender equality and professional growth.

Perceptive, an innovative dental technology startup, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully completing the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human using its state-of-the-art robotic system. This achievement represents a major advancement in dental care, merging cutting-edge imaging, AI, and robotics to redefine the standards of dental treatment.

Centuro Global, an AI-driven SaaS platform transforming global business operations, is urging the newly established Labour government to reassess the recent limitations imposed on the Skilled Worker visa route.

Peanuds, a financial application tailored for digitally driven startups, freelancers, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced a strategic partnership with leading embedded finance provider, Weavr.

Enfield Council has initiated a pilot programme for an innovative through-pavement Electric Vehicle (EV) charging system designed to simplify the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric for residents who rely on street parking.

deepc, an AI platform in radiology and healthcare, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Radiology AI platform globally to earn the ISO 27001:2022 certification for information security.

Gen Z workers are struggling to find their footing in the workplace, while their Boomer colleagues seem to be thriving, according to a new report from Employment Hero, a global employment technology platform. The "Wellbeing at Work" study, which surveyed over 1,000 full-time employees across the UK, highlights the challenges younger workers face in adapting to their work environment.

With so many ways to reach audiences through digital marketing channels, whether it be pay-per-click advertising, social media, or search engine optimisation, it can be difficult for businesses to gauge precisely how effective their various marketing efforts actually are.

CIBC Innovation Banking has extended a debt financing package to Wemolo, a German technology firm specialising in digital parking solutions driven by licence plate recognition. Operating across more than 2,500 properties throughout Europe, Wemolo plans to use the funding to broaden its product offerings and increase its presence across the continent.

Zapp Electric Vehicles, the UK-based maker of high-performance electric two-wheelers, has secured European patents for two key components of its i300 electric urban motorcycle, which is set for its first customer deliveries later this year.

In the fast-paced world of technology, predicting the next big idea can feel like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. Yet, for those of us deeply entrenched in the tech ecosystem – whether as innovators, influencers, or enthusiasts – staying ahead of the curve is critically important. OG presenter of the original The Gadget Show on UK TV’s Channel 5 and now host of The Gadget Podcast, Jason Bradbury, explains how to get the jump on the next big trend.

In 2023, Statista found that around 850,000 UK businesses turned over up to £250,000. At the £1 million turnover mark, however, this number dropped to just over 123,000 businesses.

No reader of this publication needs me to tell them that finding and maintaining growth for a business of any size is not a straight and linear process. Far from it. Ambitions and expectations clash with the realities of operating a business day-to-day. What you want to do is restricted by the constraints of what you can do.

Cosine, a human reasoning lab focused on developing artificial general developers, has announced a significant achievement: a 30% score on the SWE-Bench, the industry’s standard for evaluating AI-driven software engineering skills.

Definely, a legaltech startup, has unveiled Definely Vault, an AI-driven knowledge management tool poised to revolutionise how legal professionals tap into and utilise their firm's collective wisdom.

Trustly, a scaleup in open banking payments, is solidifying its foothold in the UK as it forges stronger ties with pivotal partners amid a surge in payment volumes and the widespread adoption of open banking technologies.

Small Business Saturday has unveiled plans for its upcoming national roadshow, set to shine a spotlight on small businesses across twenty-one towns and cities throughout the UK.