More speakers have been revealed for Climb24, a two-day festival that will bring ambitious startups and the investor community together. Taking place on June 5th – 6th, more than 150 global speakers will descend on Leeds Dock to share insights, knowledge and experience.

There's a noticeable trend towards people seeking greater flexibility in their careers. With the rising cost of living and widespread job losses, many individuals are turning to additional sources of income for financial stability.

The Exploration Company, a European commercial space firm building and operating a reusable space capsule called ‘Nyx’, announced it had secured the European Space Agency (ESA) as an anchor client through a new contract obtained via a competitive tender process to develop a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Cargo Return Service.

As the UK election nears, HiBob, the company behind the HR platform Bob, revealed that one in six (17%) Brits had fallen out with a colleague or manager over opposing political views. Additionally, almost a third (31%) felt uncomfortable voicing an opinion at work, preventing them from bringing their full self into the office.

Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in software and digitally-driven businesses, made a £6.3 million investment into data governance leader ActiveNav and cyber incident solutions provider Actfore, two divisions of Data Discovery Solutions (DDS).

Tech.eu concluded its 2024 annual tech summit in London. Tech.eu, owned by Webrazzi, the most influential tech media company in the EMEA region, had hosted over 100 events since its founding 17 years ago.

Mikenopa, a global full-service provider of guest internet and other IP networking solutions for majority of international hotel chains, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia in collaboration with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform.

Investors across the world are betting on the AI boom – as seen in NVIDIA’s $2 trillion valuation and highlighted recently in the UK with Wayve’s $1 billion series C, the largest round of its kind. As with any boom, however, many have raised concerns about a potential tech bubble, similar to crypto and “hypes” such as NFTs. Is there an AI bubble? Who will be the winners and losers? And in a saturated economy, how can AI startups differentiate themselves?

In the modern business world, startups and small businesses face unique challenges in managing their supply chains. The integration of advanced technologies such as Cloud-based inventory management, AI for demand forecasting, and Blockchain for transparency, is not just a luxury but a necessity for businesses to have rock-solid supply chains and allow them to thrive in the fast-paced ecosystem.

Cornwall often evokes images of eating ice cream on the sandy beaches whilst people surf in the sea. Famous for its Cornish pasties, cider, and its particular way of making cream tea, Cornwall has, for decades, been seen as a place for retirement or a nice staycation. But where most people have it wrong is believing the county is just this slow-paced area to relax.

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of business, leadership is often depicted as a combination of charisma, strategic acumen, and the ability to inspire action. We idolise visionary CEOs who seem to effortlessly steer their companies to success, marvelling at their strategic brilliance and decisive leadership.

Evergrowth, an AI-powered B2B account-based sales platform, announced a merger with Apolo Mktng, which uses AI to deliver personalised marketing solutions.

Sustainability and ESG management and reporting platform FuturePlus has partnered with CorpCare, an ESG consultancy firm, to enhance its sustainability offerings in the Caribbean, a region acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Studies show one in four people in the UK are struggling with their mental health, with the most common complaint employee assistance programme providers receive being about stress.

Award-winning gynaecological health startup Daye expanded its at-home tampon-based screening kit to include HPV testing.

For the first time, Spain will be the host of The Sustainability World Cup, an international gamification competition that aims to spread awareness about sustainability and to publicise strategies to promote business with the lowest possible environmental impact. In this sense, the city of Málaga, Andalusia, will be home to the awards ceremony of the championship, in which teams from 17 countries have participated, which have learned about the effective application of responsible tools and policies in corporate strategies.

Relocating for work is a significant step for employees. For businesses needing to support those employees, it can be costly, time-consuming – and potentially risky.

Cellugy, a Danish industrial biotechnology startup, has raised €4.9M in seed funding to scale up production of its EcoFLEXY dry cellulose product to industrial volumes. The round was led by Germany’s ICIG Ventures and Denmark’s Unconventional Ventures, with new US-based investor Joyance Partners joining, along with existing investors PSV DeepTech, The Footprint Firm, and EIFO.

Research from Towergate Health & Protection into health and wellbeing support reveals that 83% of employers with overseas staff give their employees a cash lump sum for them to choose their own benefits – which, it warns, is rarely the best option.

Zoa, the AI-powered consumer energy management platform, announced today a leadership change with Sara Brooks and Tom Fraine appointed as co-CEOs. Previously, Sara served as Chief Revenue Officer and Tom as Chief Operating Officer, both contributing significantly to the company's growth.