Nearly half of UK employees admit to using non-approved AI solutions without their employer’s knowledge, as AI tools become increasingly common in workplaces, according to Owl Labs' State of Hybrid Work Report.

AgriRobot, a pioneering agritech company developing safety software for autonomous agricultural robots, has announced the successful first closing of its latest funding round. This investment brings the total capital raised by the Danish innovator to more than €2.5 million and will fuel AgriRobot’s mission to revolutionise agriculture by enabling safe and efficient autonomous agricultural operations.

As the Christmas party season kicks into full swing, new research from Virgin StartUp reveals that more than half (56%) of workers think Christmas parties are a good thing and can help reduce loneliness at this time of year.

According to new research, on average, each of the 5.5 million SMBs in the UK lost almost £11,000 (£10,800) this year through fraud.

Startups, by nature, begin with a laser focus on achieving rapid growth through innovation. Many of the early stages of a startup’s journey are characterised by the relentless pursuit of identifying product-market fit, followed by scaling up efficiently to capitalise on their market opportunity, thereby achieving go-to-market fit.

With hybrid working the norm for businesses these days, connectivity has become a critical driver of productivity and business success. And top leaders know it. In fact, a recent study found that 95% of CEOs are willing to invest in new technologies to enhance hybrid work capabilities. They understand that in this new era, your ability to keep teams connected and collaborating can make or break your productivity, and your competitiveness.

Startups Magazine announces the release of its first technical article: ‘Supply chain sustainability for startups: what you need know’.

With Christmas quickly approaching, many of us are still in the midst of gift buying (and some of us maybe haven’t even started yet). As a publication on a mission to empowering and supporting startups, we have curated a selection of standout gift ideas, with all products created by startups.

Over 1,000 startups from around the world have participated in the 13 editions of the South Summit Madrid Startup Competition, each year, the competition selects the 100 most innovative and disruptive entrepreneurial projects on the planet. These startups have achieved a survival rate of close to 90% and have had a significant impact on the ecosystem: $15,3 billion raised in investment rounds, $11,4 billion in revenue, and nearly 60,000 jobs created. Additionally, they have been involved in over 100 exits, with eight reaching unicorn status, including notable Spanish companies such as Cabify, Factorial and JobandTalent.

Against the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 106 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in the first half of 2024, according to research by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest SME lenders.

The TechWorks Annual Awards ceremony served as a platform to celebrate excellence in the dynamic technology sector, highlighting innovation and individual achievements across this globally significant industry.

As the festive season unwraps, new research from monday.com, the multi-product platform that runs all core aspects of work, reveals that UK employees are challenging the traditional year-end slowdown. A survey of 1,343 UK workers reveals that the majority (89%) remain productive during the holiday period, with over one in two (55%) reporting a surge in output driven by approaching year-end deadlines (25%) and a motivation to finish the year strong (30%).

Imagine finishing university, unsure if your degree aligns with your passions, struggling to navigate the job market, or simply wondering what you truly like or dislike. On top of that, making new friends or meaningful connections feels more daunting than ever.

A new poll has found that almost seven in 10 small and medium-sized businesses struggle to find new recruits with adequate skills. The Attitudes to Work study, conducted by an independent research firm, surveyed 525 business professionals at SME companies across various industries. It was commissioned by coworking company, The Brew.

Resilience is crucial for managing stress, handling change, and recovery and recharge. If you’re already anxious and overwhelmed, it can be challenging to focus on your resilience, but it is possible. Here are six practical steps you can take to build resilience.

Remember when they said you needed generations to build a luxury brand? Well, 2024 is telling a different story. A new breed of entrepreneur – the Luxpreneur – is turning the luxury world on its head, proving that innovation beats inheritance every time.

New research from Xero, the global small business platform, has found leaders of the UK’s smallest businesses (1-9 employees) and sole traders spend less than half (46%) of the working week on their core jobs. These businesses effectively aren’t starting work on primary responsibilities until 2:36pm on Wednesday, because they’re juggling non-core roles like IT, legal, admin, finance and cleaning. 

Mambu, a cloud banking platform, has announced the acquisition of Numeral, a French payment technology provider for banks and fintechs.

Christmas may be the season of giving, but new research from Pleo, surveying 1,000 UK working adults who incur expenses, reveals employees are unintentionally footing the bill for their bosses.

Thrive, the fast-growth all-in-one learning technology company, has released findings from the UK’s first medical trial of the four-day work week in partnership with the University of Sussex, revealing significant improvements in both physical and mental wellbeing and productivity, but some challenges on a business level.