A new report from Swoop Funding has uncovered a striking gender disparity in UK business debt.

Deckmatch, an AI-powered market intelligence company that analyses pitch decks for investors and product data for startups, has added former Financial Times Editor Lionel Barber as an adviser to the company.

The digital identity landscape in the UK has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, driven by government initiatives like the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF).

Despite being built on great ideas, 90% of startups eventually fail. Fernando Amaral, Chief Revenue Officer at expense management solution Rydoo shares his insights on the common pitfalls and best practices for building a successful startup.

Hackathons have long been a launchpad for innovation, but what if they could do more than just spark ideas? What if they could become structured, real-time engines for building, learning, and connecting? These are the questions AI Product Engineer Igor Luchenkov set out to explore. 

AI startups in the UK are raising billions in funding, yet there’s a startling gap between capital and real-world impact. Recent studies reveal that only one in seven UK AI companies are working towards solving actual market or societal problems. Given that there are more than 3,000 AI firms operating in the region, it feels appropriate to ask – what’s going wrong?

As SMEs navigate an increasingly complex business landscape in 2025, rising operational costs, talent retention, and cyber threats continue to dominate boardroom discussions.

The Hustle Awards, a longstanding highlight in the entrepreneurial calendar, has some updates for you all!