Tech UK, a trade organisation representing the UK's technology sector, has urged the government to adopt an "industrial strategy" focused on hastening the integration of AI within businesses. This call to action is among seven critical policy recommendations put forward by the UK technology sector.

Hokodo, the B2B eCommerce Association, OroCommerce, and Greenwood Consulting have unveiled a collaborative report that delves into the purchasing behaviours and e-commerce expectations of business buyers.

The University of Roehampton, in collaboration with BIG South London, is set to host an event on the 20th March, which will introduce an Innovation Voucher funding scheme designed to assist businesses in collaborating with academic experts to achieve their business objectives.

Following the success and impact of its first cohort, Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) has announced the start of the second cohort of its “Banker Technologist” to nurture the growth of new tech talent pipelines in Saudi Arabia. The program is held in partnership with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform.

If you’re part of the estimated global 70% who experience imposter syndrome at some point in life, the persistent feeling that you’re not as good in your career as other people think you are has nothing to do with skill level or competence, but the impossibly high standards you’ve set for yourself.

Membrion, the manufacturer of novel solutions for recycling of harsh wastewater streams, is one of an exclusive group of innovators selected for the 100+ Accelerator.

The disparity in the gender pay gap has intensified, with the median hourly pay difference between mothers and fathers expanding by 93p since 2020.

Simera Sense, a prominent provider of optical solutions for the Earth observation sector within the small satellite industry, has secured €13.5 million in its initial round of growth financing.

The incubator at École Polytechnique has introduced its novel X-UP programme tailored for deeptech startups, emphasising support for responsible and innovative technologies aimed at a sustainable future.

Train tech company Seatfrog, food brand startup Sessions and event tech startup Venuescanner are among the employers introducing new financial wellbeing support to employees – helping them save hundreds of pounds each on their household bills.

All AI models are based on data – the core of their work. Without it, even the most robust algorithm is useless because it cannot learn. And for AI startups, this can be a real problem.

Despite small businesses single handedly generating a quarter of the UK’s GDP, over a quarter (26%) of small business owners have next to no accounting knowledge. In fact, accounting is the reason many budding entrepreneurs don’t get a business off the ground with one in 10 people put off starting a business by tax and accounting.

Sooma Medical announced it had secured new growth funding of €5 million. The investment round was spearheaded by Voima Ventures, a Nordic early-stage investor focusing on science-based solutions. This funding signifies a significant milestone for Sooma, underscoring its commitment to enhancing global access to treatments for depression and offering effective care for individuals grappling with mental health issues.

Today, the Technology Secretary unveiled a campaign designed to bolster investment in scaleups, featuring podcast advertisements, billboards, and more, all showcasing science and technology scaleups to British investors. The 'Science and Tech is our Superpower' campaign is focused on ensuring that UK-based science and technology companies poised for expansion have access to the necessary funding from within the UK, aiming to stimulate long-term economic growth and job creation.

The year is 2024. Women still face inequality. There has been so much progress, and there is so much still to do: today we see women from Poland to Mexico protesting on issues from abortion rights to violence against women.

Hywel Carver, CEO of Skiller Whale, argues that you can’t hire your way out of this problem: companies need to look to at live team coaching to get the outcomes they need.

The UK government is investing £1.5 million in a marketing initiative designed to boost the nation's science and technology sector, with the goal of increasing investment in UK-based technology enterprises.

Finboot has announced the successful initial closing of its latest funding round, aimed at fuelling the next stage of its growth strategy. This round, with a key focus on aiding companies in their transition to net-zero through technological solutions, was led by a strategic investor alongside Wealth Club.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come into its own in the last few years. No longer abstract, it is accessible and affordable for almost all sectors and sizes of business, bringing the potential for tangible benefits when correctly applied. That’s why 15% of UK businesses, and 68% of large companies, already use at least one AI technology, and many more are planning to invest in AI tools.

Four years ago this month, we were all given our first ‘work from home’ mandate. A clear, unambiguous instruction from the UK government that, in the grip of a quickly spreading global pandemic, we should all work from home where possible.