Being communicative, clear and facilitating flexibility are all the markers of a great leader, according to a panel held at London Tech Week on 12 June.

People are at the heart of the technology space and shouldn’t necessarily be viewed as mutually exclusive, was the message imparted by a talk taking place at London Tech Week today (Wednesday, 12 June).

2.4 million businesses leaders could be left behind by the advances in AI, posing a huge economic risk to the UK, recent findings have revealed. 

Gorilla, a technology company that enables energy retailers to gather and process vast amounts of critical data, announces the close of its €23M Series B round.

Say hello to the future of job searching and hiring with the Hiyrd app, a Liverpool-based startup that is modernising the jobs market and now set its sights on Birmingham.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is predicted to increase in market size from $714.48 billion in 2024 to $4,062.34 billion by 2032.

Neural Concept, the Engineering Intelligence platform that transforms product design with 3D Deep Learning, has raised $27 million in a Series B funding round.

EV charging platform, Monta, has appointed Jesper Terkelsen as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

As the parties lay out their manifestos this week, insight from Simply Business have revealed that the Labour Party is currently perceived as the most supportive of small business interests.

Cardino recently announced a €4 million seed funding round spearheaded by Point Nine.

MinnaLearn, a Finnish learning company, launches a programme to train social entrepreneurs across Europe in AI skills.

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) – the region’s official investment promotion agency – is set to launch its UK market entry programme in front of an international audience at this year’s London Tech Week, taking place from 10th-14th June.

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EvodiaBio has raised an investment of €7 million from both foreign and Danish investment funds, including EIFO and The March Group. The new capital will be used for both commercialisation and expansion.

As the UK braces itself for a General Election, SMEs contemplate the potential implications of a new Government on their operations.

Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges humanity is facing. While countries negotiate measures to reduce CO2 emissions through regulatory means, many companies are developing technologies that not only address environmental concerns but also save money and enhance user experience.

Alibaba.com has announced the official launch of Alibaba Guaranteed. This new service aims to simplify global sourcing and provide a more flexible and reliable supply chain for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the US and beyond.

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has opened applications for its business accelerator programme, AG Elevate, providing tech companies with the opportunity to secure a package of tailored legal advice to help them grow at scale.

Qargo, the transport management solution transforming the logistics industry, has raised £11 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital.

AI usage in UK workplaces is up 66% since September 2023, and 18% since the beginning of this year, according to Slack's new Workforce Index.