In its very first days, the new US administration has confirmed its intentions to draw back on some of the key environmental commitments made by the previous government. President Donald Trump immediately signed to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, to end “the electric vehicle mandate,” and to increase oil and gas extraction in order to tackle an energy shortage.

The latest research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that a third of UK workers could jump ship from their current employer in 2025, with widespread dissatisfaction around factors such as pay and job security the key reasons for looking to greener pastures.

After weeks of rising excitement across the international AI community, Ai Everything GLOBAL is officially underway in the UAE after a thrilling opening day kicked off the year’s largest public-private global AI gathering.

With global supply chains facing mounting pressures and costs continuing to rise, manufacturing is at a critical juncture. Industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction face long lead times and high costs for large-format components, relying heavily on fragmented supply chains and labour-intensive processes. Manufacturing automation business SAEKI announced a $6.7 million funding round to address these challenges through its innovative approach to digital manufacturing.

The Hustle Awards offer a golden opportunity for startups, and those within the startup ecosystem, to celebrate their achievements, gain industry recognition, and showcase the fantastic work they’re doing.

The UAE’s journey of spearheading AI progress worldwide has marked another milestone, with the announcement that Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in 2026. This launch reinforces the UAE’s commitment to becoming a premier global hub for AI excellence.

Every year on 4th February, World Cancer Day serves as a global reminder of the urgent need for innovation in cancer awareness, detection, treatment, and care. With millions affected worldwide, and the stat sitting at one in two people likely to develop cancer within their lifetimes, the role of technology-driven solutions has never been more critical.

The UK set a new record of 5.63 million active companies registered with Companies House at the end of 2024, an increase of 3% on the year before, according to the NatWest and Beauhurst New Startup Index.

Forty-one percent of UK managers have stated they’d look to implement ‘hushed hybrid’ to keep staff happy despite greater calls from leaders for a return-to-office.

Growth is every new business’s dream. Expanding market share, increasing customer numbers, boosting revenue, and driving profit are ambitions that drive entrepreneurs. But in the quest to achieve these milestones, many businesses focus heavily on acquiring customers – any customers – because it feels rewarding and tangible.

Sidekick, the wealth management platform for the financially ambitious, has launched Custom Index portfolios explicitly designed to help Big Tech employees invest more strategically.

When money is cheap, we want AI to be more human, or even more than human. Capitalists may even secretly dream of replacing their meddlesome employees with bots while claiming otherwise.  

Following rumours that AllBright entered into administration, news has broken that the organisation’s assets have been acquired by a Cain International investee company, to enable the long-term growth of the business. Cain International remains committed to the management team, long-term strategy, and of the organisation.

Rachel Jones, Founder of leading anti-counterfeiting organisation SnapDragon Monitoring, gives her top tips to businesses on how to protect intellectual property from criminals.

Today’s startups face the typical set of challenges when it comes to launching a new company in a crowded market. With a niche product or service, you need to cultivate a strong brand identity with a marketing campaign that will be visible. Speaking to potential customers, and gaining their trust are all increasingly important to make your mark entering a market. 

Twenty-seven percent of employers cite living with serious ill-health, including cancer, as a concern for their Baby-boomer staff, 23% of employers have the same concern for Gen X staff, 13% for Millennial employees, and 11% for their Gen Z workforce, according to new research conducted during January 2025 by GRiD and released today for World Cancer Day (4 February 2025).

NatWest Group has made a minority investment in Serene, an early-stage AI platform dedicated to tackling financial vulnerability. Through real-time customer insights driven by AI and behavioural science, the platform detects early signs of financial distress and predicts risks to help financial institutions deliver personalised, timely support at scale.

Mountside Ventures has announced the selection of Europe' first Emerging VC Manager Programme.

South Summit, the leading international event for the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem, co-organised by IE University, has extended the registration deadline for its Startup Competition in Madrid until February 28. Startups interested in participating can register using the following link.

Crafting and executing a robust operational strategy can be the difference between a promising startup and a thriving, sustainable business. Operational strategy is not just a buzzword but the backbone of efficiency, scalability, and long-term success. Whether in the early stages or scaling up, having a well-defined approach to operations is essential.