The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced the return of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards for a second year. This year's event sees the introduction of five new categories and an enhanced prize package, aimed at recognising outstanding achievements in global trading.

The lead-up to Christmas is an important time of the year for businesses to boost their profits, with 4.7 million adults intending to spend more than usual on Christmas presents this year. In light of this, small business credit card company, Capital on Tap, has shared expert tips to help small businesses make the most of the lucrative festive period.

In this interview series Richard Richie, Managing Partner of Alcon Maddox, gets some of London’s most forward-thinking tech leaders to spill the beans on what is making their companies so successful and what innovations the future has in store.

Even during these uncertain economic conditions, SaaS spending by organisations doesn’t seem to slow down, with Gartner forecasting that the total spending on SaaS will reach $197 billion in 2023.

Yourgene Health, a member of the Novacyt company collective, has initiated the first local non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) service in Morocco at the Centre de Biologie Riad (Laboriad), utilising the IONA test.

Fyma, an AI enterprise specialising in the analysis of real-time video feeds, has concluded an investment round, securing $2.1 million. Quadri Ventures spearheaded the round with participation from Second Century Ventures.

Capterra, a leading software and services marketplace, has been instrumental in guiding organisations in their digital journey. With a sprawling network spanning over 900 software categories and providing access to more than two million verified reviews, it emerges as a crucial resource for enhancing productivity and fostering growth, especially for SMEs.

Vodafone Business has confirmed the renewal of its alliance with Steven Bartlett, extending the partnership for an additional year.

The Corporate Wellbeing Expo is delighted to announce that former World Heavyweight Champion, Frank Bruno, will be the Headline Keynote Speaker at the event. Bruno is set to take the stage at the ExCeL, London on March 13th at 3:30pm, where he will share his remarkable journey and discuss the impact of mental health on both his life and career.

A recent study by Barrington Hibbert Associates has cast a stark light on the ongoing issues of workplace discrimination, revealing that 25% of employees feel their career progression has been impeded by discrimination based on ethnicity, sexuality, religion, age, or gender. This impediment has profound implications across a spectrum of industries, including finance, legal, healthcare, and education.

BPP Education Group announced a £5 million Series A investment in and partnership with the UK-based education technology firm, xUnlocked, the operator of Sustainability Unlocked.

IBM recently unveiled its intention to establish an Enterprise AI Venture Fund worth $500 million. This fund is poised to support a variety of AI enterprises, from those in their infancy to rapidly expanding startups, all with the aim of propelling generative AI technology and research within the corporate sector.

SMEs are grappling with so many export challenges today. These include, but aren’t limited to, increased paperwork and red tape, as well as supply chain and logistical issues. Such conditions are making it difficult for businesses to pursue their international growth plans.

Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, has launched the Powered by Snowflake Funding Programme, which intends to invest up to $100 million dollars toward the next generation of early-stage startups building Snowflake Native Apps.

A recent report by the international mobility platform Localyze indicates that work relocation, whether for short or extended periods, enhances employee effectiveness and job satisfaction.

According to McKinsey’s The State of AI in 2023 report, 55% of companies have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) in some form, but fewer than one-third say that AI is used in more than one business function. This shows that, while AI adoption is steadily increasing, the applications of this technology continue to be underutilised by organisations globally.

British tech startup Dootrix has carved a niche for itself in the burgeoning cloud services sector, attracting some of the nation's foremost brands with its bespoke cloud capabilities that are revolutionising their operational models. This has set the stage for robust growth and lucrative returns for its investors.

UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, recently unveiled its forecast of 2024 HR Megatrends poised to redefine the global workplace. The detailed exposition of these trends will take place at the UKG Aspire conference in Las Vegas this week.

Kvanted Ventures, a new investment firm focusing on early-stage industrial technology startups in Northern Europe, has recently unveiled its inaugural fund of €70 million. The venture, established by Maria Wasastjerna, Eerik Paasikivi, and Axel Ahlström, distinguishes itself as the Nordic region's first dedicated industrial technology investor.

Gresham House, a specialist in alternative asset management, has initiated a new limited partnership aimed at facilitating institutional investment in burgeoning companies within the UK and Ireland.