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.

Four in five UK small businesses are looking to increase their international payments in the year ahead, but looking beyond domestic trade may heighten their risk of being debanked, according to a new report by cross-border payment provider IFX Payments.  

A new startup company is leading the charge to a new form of sustainable power by creating a battery that recharges itself when placed in soil.

The entertainment industry, with music as the main segment, is undergoing a revolution with the arrival of generative artificial intelligence. According to the consultancy Globmedia, which analyses the link between AI and music, 8% of the generative AI market in 2023 is related to applications of the machine learning tool in the music sector, which represents a turnover of 275 million euros. Furthermore, according to the same source, by 2028, AI-created pieces are expected to increase tenfold, potentially reaching 28% of today's royalty collections.

The technology sector continues to be a driving force in the global economy, with companies reaching unprecedented valuations and transforming industries.

DeepL, a global Language AI company dedicated to breaking down communication barriers worldwide, announced the launch of DeepL for Enterprise. Over 100,000 businesses in more than 60 countries, including 50% of the Fortune 500, use DeepL’s advanced platform for superior translations and writing.

Research from IT consultancy Zartis reveals substantial confidence in AI regulation among senior UK tech executives. Not only do 77% of respondents rate current global government coordination of AI regulation positively, but they also desire more regulation. Nearly three-quarters (72%) express a desire for increased regulation, with almost a third (29%) wanting 'a lot more'.

New research has revealed that greater financial support, regulatory changes, and government-led initiatives to simplify starting a business are seen as the most important factors needed to grow UK entrepreneurship. Implementing these changes could unlock the potential of an estimated 10 million aspiring entrepreneurs.