UK firms broadly support the Government’s employee rights agenda but accept that it will lead to increased people management cost and complexity.

To operate successfully in an interconnected yet multifaceted world, the ability to communicate and relate in different languages has become increasingly important. Brits abroad are renowned for being lazy with language, relying on the widespread use of English in most parts of the world. Not only is this slightly mortifying, but this has resulted in an actual language deficit in the UK, which has been identified by the UK government as a barrier to trade.

When I decided to stop practising as a social worker in March 2023 to devote myself full-time to my own business, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction and gratification. I felt content; I felt whole. Of course, I then faced a new set of challenges, but I realised that what I had achieved empowered me to deal with those challenges. Having achieved my purpose, I was able to navigate the tides and ride the waves that came my way.

The 4th December saw some of the most inspirational female founders come together at the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards for an afternoon of celebration. Over 300 business leaders, founders, and supporters of female entrepreneurs came together to celebrate the achievements of these extraordinary women and their businesses.

“Quality isn’t just a competitive edge, it’s a requirement,” says Radii Devices CEO & Founder Joshua Steer on building a successful MedTech startup.

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has partnered with global innovation scaleup Wazoku to launch a crowdsourcing challenge that seeks a comprehensive telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) data link solution between a suborbital sounding rocket and a ground station.

FIGR Ventures, a newly established family office fund, has launched to invest in early-stage, mission-driven businesses.

OX Delivers, the UK e-mobility startup, has secured a $163 million contract to create its first franchise partner in East Africa, as part of its strategic vision to supercharge trade across the Global South.

Roto VR, designer of the world’s first interactive VR chair has secured £2.4 million in funding to capitalise on market appetite for enhanced VR gaming. The rollout of the Roto VR Explorer chair was launched globally on 8th November 2024.

Lineage, the largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, has announced the winner of its Food Chain Innovation Challenge. Ryp Labs, the winner of the San Francisco regional event, was selected for its innovative solution for tackling postharvest food waste, securing the global grand prize of $50,000 and an invitation into a six-month, Lineage executive-led incubator programme.

Clone, the Paris-based European foodtech startup that has secured €105 million in funding, is officially launching in the Netherlands. The company aims to help restaurateurs maximise their kitchen capacity through a unique supply chain model paired with virtual restaurant brands focused on delivery.

Newly released research* reveals a troubling reality: UK employees are struggling with confidence in using AI at work, feeling under-trained yet eager to learn. 

Creating a company from the ground up is an experience that is marked by countless challenges, and it is often an isolating experience as well. There is no one that quite understands the journey of a founder more than someone who has gone through it themselves. From the highs of secured funding rounds and breakthrough innovation to the lows of co-founder conflict and customer churn, it’s a shared experience to which only other founders can truly relate.

Stackfix, the AI-powered software comparison platform, has raised $3 million in Seed funding to speed-up software buying for small businesses globally. Chalfen Ventures led the round, with participation from Seedcamp and helloworld, alongside prominent angel investors such as Paul Forster (Founder of Indeed.com), Mehdi Ghissassi (Head of Product at DeepMind), Matt Clifford (Chair of Entrepreneur First and ARIA), Alice Bentinck (Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First), and Charlie Delingpole (Founder of ComplyAdvantage).

Intch, originally launched as a professional networking platform, has announced a strategic pivot to become a platform that connects top professionals with businesses for part-time roles.

Every decision impacts the future of a startup. Careful planning is essential in an environment where even small mistakes can have significant consequences. A Product Requirement Document (PRD) provides the structure to turn ideas into a clear, actionable plan for success.

Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) has been awarded a Smart Grant of £341K by Innovate UK. The grant is for a project aiming to overcome the technological challenges that lie in scaling up AUAR’s building system and micro-factory platform to manufacture mid-rise timber housing, up to 6 storeys.

The majority (85%) of finance leaders need a six-day work week to complete their tasks, causing stress and a general feeling of loss of control. That’s according to a survey by AccountsIQ, a provider of fully cloud-based accounting software, which surveyed 260 CFOs and finance leaders across the UK and Ireland.

The evolution of technology has always been a catalyst for redefining industries, workplaces, and individual career paths. From the Industrial Revolution to the digital era, each wave of innovation has reshaped the world’s professional landscape.

Absence prevention and getting employees back to work are the key reasons companies with overseas employees offer health and wellbeing support, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.