Bigcrafters, the new digital delivery platform for artisan products backed by Estrella Galicia, has chosen Mangopay, a provider of modular and flexible payment infrastructure for marketplaces and platforms, as its latest payment partner.

Genpact has announced the launch of its Genpact Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Centre in London, marking a significant step in the company's commitment to transforming businesses through AI-driven outcomes.

According to a recent Hard Numbers report, the advent of ChatGPT has led to a significant surge in AI innovation in the UK, with the number of new companies incorporating 'AI' in their names increasing threefold since its launch.

VeUP, a global technology consultancy, has launched a new Advisor service range dedicated to Technology, Alliance and Marketing programmes that fuel rapid growth for Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused startups.  

Over two-thirds (69%) of UK employees say their workplace allocates funds for Christmas activities such as parties, decorations and employee gifts. Among those employees, almost half (49%) are in favour of some of these funds going towards charities of their choice according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by GlobalGiving UK1.

A leading PR agency based in Harrogate, Cause UK, has achieved B Corps certification.

The slowdown in venture capital-led tech sector investment hasn’t proven to be a setback for Cloudsmith, a Belfast-headquartered software supply chain management firm, which has announced $11 million (£8.8 million) in Series A2 financing.

Anglia Components has unveiled plans to expand its Anglia Live eCommerce platform across Europe, driven by substantial investments in its logistics and website development.

Collctiv and Ryft, two Manchester-based fintech companies, have announced a strategic partnership with the aim of transforming the group payment sector and offering a more customisable checkout experience.

Elite Business Magazine announces the opening of nominations for its prestigious "Elite Business 100 Top SME Business Awards 2024." The impressive listing celebrates excellence within the SME community and recognises their outstanding achievements.

QuantumDiamonds, the quantum sensing company, announces the raise of €7 million in seed funding led by IQ Capital and Earlybird.

Scottish innovation is alive and well, with a new generation of entrepreneurs creating products with the potential to meet some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

FinCrime Dynamics, the financial crime prevention AI company, is pleased to appoint Joanne Dewar, the recognised Fintech leader to join the board.

South Summit Industry & Energy  Bilbao, the meeting for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of these sectors organized by South Summit and  Biscay Startup Bay, held its second day today at the  B Accelerator Tower (BAT)  international entrepreneurship center in Bilbao,  where it brought together the main leaders, representatives of companies and startups and experts in the Industry 4.0 sectors.  Energy Transition and Mobility.

Europe’s first and most active proptech-focused venture capital (VC) firm Pi Labs has expanded internationally through the creation of a new Hong Kong outpost.

The Small Business Saturday campaign is set to return on the 2nd December with the aim of helping small firms maximise the peak season. Research indicates that Christmas is crucial for the success of four-fifths (86%) of small businesses.

At the UK Space Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 21st November 2023, Skyrora and Spirit AeroSystems announced their collaboration on orbital launch capability. This partnership was unveiled in Belfast, the location of Spirit's largest UK manufacturing facility.

For small businesses, there are few bigger shopping days in the year than Black Friday. Marking the start of the holiday shopping period, it’s a chance for retailers up and down the country to capitalise on consumer interest in gifting and deals.

Last month, the Government’s consultation into Occupational Health services for businesses closed. The consultation has many aims, but one of the main ones is to look at how we can eradicate long-term sickness and get people back into work.

In today’s rapidly changing business environment we must navigate change, innovate, disrupt and transform to ultimately stay relevant and grow. This often feels counterintuitive to long-term planning. How does long-term strategy marry with short-term agility?