On World Password Day, the IET unveiled statistics that highlighted the predictability of the UK public’s passwords, making them susceptible to hackers and scammers.

New research from embedded finance specialist Weavr reveals that a staggering 94% of Accounts Payable (AP) professionals would prefer their AP software to be able to execute payments, not just prepare them.

The UK is the best country in Europe to work in search engine optimisation (SEO), a new study has found.

A fintech report* released last week has revealed one of the UK’s most flourishing insurtech hubs outside London.

Insurtech PeppercornAI has raised £3.25 million in its latest funding round. The funding, of which Wealth Club raised £1.9 million, included high net worth investors, existing investors EHE Capital, and Angels Invest Wales. The round was heavily oversubscribed despite reports from KPMG showing investment into UK fintech and insurtech was down 34% last year.

Ping Identity released the findings of its new survey shedding light on the concerns of businesses over their fraud prevention strategies in countering AI threats.

New research from recruitment company Robert Walters has found that despite 48% of the companies surveyed stating they have clear, business-wide sustainability goals – efforts still seem to be falling short.  

An entrepreneur has launched a series of ventures aimed at helping protect the planet by improving the sustainable practices of businesses and individuals.

SHEIN is the most successful startup of the decade, ranking in the top three for valuation, public perception, growth, and number of employees.  

EIT Food has announced its new cohort of 58 startups for the EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN), one of its entrepreneurship programmes.

Starting from 1 May, SMEs across the UK are invited to apply for a share of a £6.4 million fund aimed at enhancing their workforce's AI skills, thereby increasing productivity and efficiency.

Aachen-based Organ Vitality Tech company Vivalyx has received an investment of €5.4 million led by TechVision Fonds (TVF) and Brightlands Venture Partners (BVP) in an oversubscribed seed financing round.

As the UK government shows signs of accelerating the regulation of AI locally, Vanta has released new data from its State of Trust study revealing that over half of UK leaders (56%) say they would be more likely to invest in AI if the technology was regulated.

Have you ever been told you are "too close to the matter" to give a full or unbiased overview? What you are being told is you need to give the matter some space to see things clearer. Kuva Space is literally doing that.

With many elements of our modern world revolving around extraterrestrial components, such as satellites, the importance of such technologies cannot be underestimated. We rely on them for information they provide to us on Earth, but also for insights into the devices themselves.

As we approach ISE 2024, we aim to underscore the significance of audiovisual (AV) technology for SMEs and startups, as well as the shifts that have influenced the industry since the onset of COVID. Previously exclusive to large organisations and specialists, AV technology is now indispensable for many growing businesses.

The key task of a leader is to articulate purpose and ambition in a way that speaks effectively to others, building commitment, motivation and action. Every individual you lead needs to feel included and be crystal clear on their contribution to achieving the purpose and goals that have been set.

For startups and entrepreneurs, turning a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) into a marketable product is a complex undertaking requiring technical refinement, business model alignment, and access to capital. A PoC demonstrates an idea’s core feasibility, but lacks optimisation essential for manufacturing, distribution, and support at scale.

Before a startup invests a significant amount of money to enter the market with a groundbreaking and hopefully successful concept, it’s crucial to validate whether potential customers truly need an idea and are ready to embrace it. This is where a prototype of a future product can play a pivotal role. However, there are many potential pitfalls.

The UK’s relationship with Japan continues to grow stronger, as the two island nations’ governments join forces in crucial areas of innovation and economic development, encouraging their businesses to work closely together for mutual benefit.