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Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches

Wed, 21st May 2025
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ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.
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Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Attara appoints Hani Elmalky as Chief Technical Advisor to enhance its tech-driven commodity hedging platform for UK SMEs and corporates.
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Green skills gap limits UK youth access to growing green jobs

Tue, 20th May 2025
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UK youth show greater confidence in green skills than global peers, but a 200,000-worker shortfall threatens the rapidly growing net zero sector.
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Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.
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Three start-ups win GBP £25,000 for social innovation ideas

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Monzo Business and Enterprise Nation have awarded GBP £10,000 to London's Phyta Biodesign, recognising its bee-friendly mycelium wall panels amidst 3,000 entries.
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
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Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates decade of fostering innovation

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates 10 years in Copenhagen, unveiling the Global Launch Pad to boost tech firms amid evolving global challenges.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.
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AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
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Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.
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Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking

Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.
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Scottish digital achievements honoured at tech awards gala

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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The Digital Tech Awards in Glasgow honoured the Scottish tech sector's innovation, announcing 12 winners while celebrating ScotlandIS's 25th anniversary.
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ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.
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Markko Labs opens applications for next startup cohort

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Markko Labs is inviting applications for its second cohort, targeting non-technical marketplace founders to foster innovation in eCommerce.
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WithU tops leisure sector as fastest-growing in FT1000 list

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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WithU has been named one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, ranking 26th in the FT1000 with a remarkable CAGR of 245.8% in the leisure sector.
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Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.
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IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.
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IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.