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New research from Sustainable Ventures finds AI adoption among UK climate tech start-ups is nearly twice the national average, with investment in AI-driven ventures surging as…
Six social entrepreneurs from UK universities have been announced as finalists for Ignite 2025, the Ford Family Foundation’s flagship competition supporting purpose-led start-ups with a £50,000…
Job experts warn that when hiring managers say “we’re like a family here,” it can often mask unhealthy work expectations and poor boundaries. Here’s what to…
The Department for Education has spent over £170,000 on AI, data and digital training in three years as 70% of UK government bodies pilot or plan…
The UK could face a shortage of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, Screwfix warns, as only 2% of sole traders take on apprentices due to a broken…
Saudi Arabia has moved to become a global gaming powerhouse after its $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts, giving Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman control over blockbuster…
Morrisons will begin tracking shop floor staff in real time through a new performance app, as chief executive Rami Baitiéh seeks to revive sales and close…
HMRC is reclassifying more sweet products as confectionery under VAT rules, hitting producers, wholesalers and retailers with 20% tax liabilities. Here’s what it means for UK…
Currys has scrapped its board-level ESG committee, raising concerns among governance experts that the move could send the wrong signal as UK sustainability rules tighten and…
There have been long-standing concerns about the use of Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), particularly relating to sexual harassment allegations. Those concerns have grown with the momentum of…
Royal Mail is gifting another £1m of its apprenticeship levy to support small businesses after its first round was oversubscribed, funding training across sectors from e-commerce…
A new MIT report finds that 95% of corporate generative AI pilots are failing to show measurable business impact, as most companies struggle with integration and…
Cash from JLR’s £1.5m government-backed loan is not filtering down supply chains fast enough, with smaller automotive suppliers at risk of collapse without urgent funding.
Kantar’s BrandZ Top 75 report reveals UK brands trail global peers, leaving $10bn untapped by focusing on short-term marketing instead of bold, long-term brand building.
The number of women-led SMEs in the UK has plunged to 14%, down from 19% in 2021. Experts warn taxation, lack of investment, and bias in…