Over a third (38%) of small businesses have used, or are considering using, AI according to new research from Small Business Britain and the global hiring platform Indeed that underlines the growing appetite for the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses to embrace cutting-edge technology.

Steven Bartlett is the latest name set to join BBC Maestro’s online platform of world-class experts. His course, The 16 Steps to Start and Scale a Multi-Million Pound Business, will provide insights into the mindset of successful entrepreneurs and explore the key stages of building a business.

As a startup, it’s an exciting time when you have a news announcement to make - a launch, funding or that game-changing new hire.

In the landscape of contemporary work, it’s clear that there’s been a fundamental shift from the traditional ways of working. Despite the strong opinions of government officials and influential think tanks, advocating for a return to office life as a means to fuel the economy, the reality of work has transformed dramatically.

Low cost has always been one of the cloud’s most attractive prospects. However, the significant rise in energy bills, inflation, and chip scarcity has seen many large cloud vendors increase their costs – with some analysts predicting public cloud prices to rise by 30% in 2024. 

The US housing market is short 6.5 million homes after more than a decade of under-building relative to population and demand growth. Cedar has announced a $3 million seed funding round to take this problem head on, with software that helps real-estate developers and professionals maximise the housing potential of urban infill properties.

UK climate tech startup Levidian has announced its first international expansion with the establishment of a new base in Abu Dhabi.

A startup’s hiring process is part of its brand. Get it wrong, and it can damage your brand. Get it right, and it can propel your growth.

Mangopay, a platform-specific payment infrastructure provider, has announced that it has been authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI).

Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple design and engineering team Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiornio, revealed its first AI device, the Humane AI Pin, at Coperni’s Paris Fashion Week show, ahead of its official unveiling on November 9th.

easyFood has partnered with Ryft as part of its plans to onboard more restaurants onto its platform. The food delivery business, which forms part of the easyGroup is using the UK-based payment provider’s payment infrastructure to bring new franchise partners onto its system more rapidly than ever before. 

The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) announce the next stride in its ambitious growth journey with the appointment of a heavy weight executive team.

The average UK household could save an average of £285 next year on their electricity bills using the latest home energy monitoring sensors, says UK-based energy startup Voltaware.

Neteera Technologies, an Israeli-based startup disrupting the contactless patient monitoring market, has announced the successful closing of a $6.7 million Series B extension. The round was led by Aescuvest, a healthcare investment firm, alongside Foxconn Technology Co (FTC), an associate of Hon Hai Precision Industry, a large electronics manufacturer globally.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that HD Hyundai, the world’s largest shipbuilder, will keynote at CES 2024 to share tech-first strategies which employ technology for building a more sustainable future. HD Hyundai, a global company also known for specialised construction equipment and energy solutions, further excels in developing eco-friendly infrastructure technology, as well as retrofitting carriers and shipyards.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Gail K. Boudreaux, president and CEO of Elevance Health, will headline a keynote session to discuss how the company is implementing an innovative whole-health approach to care. It complements the Digital Health Summit, which returns to CES 2024, and will focus on the outlook for health care in the U.S. and beyond.

Emphasising the power of interconnecting our tangible world with digital advancements, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Roland Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, as a keynote speaker for CES 2024.

Nearly 70 startups, plus hundreds of attendees and media from around the globe convened yesterday for CES Unveiled Amsterdam. The event highlighted tech innovation from European startups that will solve global challenges and conference programming addressing sustainability, healthcare, climate change, and tech trends—including digital health, enterprise, AI, and a look toward using tech for good.

Barclays has launched the Demo Directory, a free online service open to UK businesses, regardless of who they bank with, for easy, cheaper and less time-consuming access to capital by connecting them to a network of attested investors.

Neartail helps local businesses connect directly with their customers, instead of going through marketplaces. By doing so, they are able to create their own brand identity with customers.