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New report finds that extensive IT protocols are causing data leaks
Ransomware – how to stay one step ahead
Snyk Appoints Adi Sharabani as new Chief Technology Officer
Winners announced at the 2022 Go:Tech Awards
What’s next for the UK ‘futurecorns’?
Sweden-based Dirac appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer
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Majority of FTSE 100 companies falling short of their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion claims
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24th May 2022 10:00 am
funding
View allWhy the Great Resignation is leading to an increase in angel investing
New research finds a lack of awareness around funding options is holding a fifth of businesses back
Insurtech platform Cachet secures €5.5m to expand across Europe
Dutch Fintech in3 secures $85.3 million in Series B funding
Data privacy automation platform Kertos enjoys seven-figure pre-seed round
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Gung Ho Communications completes acquisition of influencer marketing platform Freestak
Invatech Health confirms sale of Atlas to Person Centred Software
UK’s most acquisitive tech company Babble snaps up Active
Cyber-security firm Secrutiny acquired by national IT services provider Acora
Fairstone announces acquisition of Financial Concepts
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Nearly 70% of UK workers value sick pay as best work incentive, survey finds
How will businesses cope as UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9%?
Embracing digital helping businesses navigate cost of living crisis
Cost of living pressures to drive significant rise in UK credit card borrowing
Inheritance tax receipts up by £0.7 billion year-on-year, HMRC data shows
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New research finds 88% of consumers abandon payments with friction
Embracing digital helping businesses navigate cost of living crisis
58% of Brits planning to shop more at their local high street this year
Lancashire-based Carvansons Ltd receives HSBC funding
Tesco to pilot flexible office space in store – is it a sign of things to come?
Harrogate-based Extreme wins pitch to handle marketing for iconic Henry vacuum
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View allInsurtech platform Cachet secures €5.5m to expand across Europe
Pello Capital announces it will allow clients to pay fees with crypto
Dutch Fintech in3 secures $85.3 million in Series B funding
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Fairstone announces acquisition of Financial Concepts
Cost of living pressures to drive significant rise in UK credit card borrowing
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“Nobody’s doing enough. Businesses aren’t doing enough, but the government isn’t doing enough either. Even if you take all the pledges from Paris and Glasgow, we’re still off target”
Nespresso achieves B Corp Certification
EV Technology Group announces appointment of new Chief Product Officer
Van rental company Newark secures six figure funding package to expand its fleet
Office staff cutting commute by 2.5 days a week on average to help the environment
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Google Practice MD says “don’t panic” to businesses in the wake of devaluing third-party cookies
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Retaining cyber talent in the Great Resignation
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Home management platform Livlet announces partnership with Hiscox
Triple signing for Cycas as it expands into Denmark
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Arbuthnot Commercial ABL structures £2.5m finance facility
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Britain is failing to recruit the best young architects following Brexit and Covid-19
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UK supply chains performing better than forecasted in Q1 but global order volumes drop
Roland Palmer from the Alibaba Group reveals what makes Yorkshire a hotspot for UK export
Post-pandemic: reshaping trade ties with China
New research finds Yorkshire is UK hotspot for global export
56% of retailers believe eco-activism poses a bigger risk of supply chain disruption in 2022
Raw material shortages set to cause havoc on supply chains for years to come
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View allInvatech Health confirms sale of Atlas to Person Centred Software
Digital therapeutics platform Sidekick Health secures $55m in Series B round
Home-based fertility solution announces £4.2 million funding
Service Robotics signs deal to provide support robots to combat loneliness and mental health problems
‘Smart socks’ aim to improve the wellbeing of those with dementia
The importance of nurturing your employee’s wellbeing
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New data finds pub and bar staff are the happiest shift workers
Nespresso achieves B Corp Certification
Papa Johns makes executive appointments after retirement of COO
Cook Corporate Solicitors act in Agnes Ephraim’s purchase of loose leaf tea business
Healthy Nibbles wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
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The City of Liverpool College appoints new Director of Social and Cultural curriculum
Oneday, the EdTech platform for entrepreneurs, secures £2.5m in seed funding
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Jonathan Fox appointed Non-Executive Chairman at Napthens
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Clarke Willmott makes several promotions at its Bristol office
Stowe Family Law acquires Chapman Pieri for its first-ever acquisition
Rocio de la Cruz appointed to Council of Europe Data Protection Unit
Greencore employees consider legal action after company hit by data breach
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Katanox raises £4.5 million and appoints Rob Torres as Non-Executive Director
More than one-in-five SME employees who travel damage their tech
SF Parks acquires its fourth caravan park in North Wales
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Advantex wins six-figure contract to supply internet services at an 800-year old castle
South Wales retail and leisure group Leekes secures new finance package
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BOMAG GB hires new UK Managing Director as it looks to grow
Molson Group acquires material processing equipment supplier Powerscreen in California
Avon Group acquires AntiVibe for second acquisition in two months
DeGould secures £500,000 to develop world’s first automated inspection system
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Best cities outside of London to start a business
Why the Great Resignation is leading to an increase in angel investing
First Class Comms announces multi-year partnership with Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation
Startup HyPrSpace secures €1.1 million to develop reusable hybrid micro-launch vehicle
RideTandem secures £1.75m in seed funding as it aims to tackle “transport poverty”
eBay launches first UK physical regional roadshow and investment programme
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Highways England has lost 125 electronic devices in five years, prompting cyber security fears
Liftango appoints new Chairman
Global packaging solutions firm Zeus completes acquisition of Canadian distributor Agri-Flex
RideTandem secures £1.75m in seed funding as it aims to tackle “transport poverty”
Van rental company Newark secures six figure funding package to expand its fleet
Office staff cutting commute by 2.5 days a week on average to help the environment
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View allGung Ho Communications completes acquisition of influencer marketing platform Freestak
UFC Champion Amanda Nunes to Offer Personal Training in the Metaverse
UK Sport targeted by nearly a quarter of a million cyberattacks in the past 12 months
“I think we associate stress with negative fear and panic anxiety – having a challenge-response trains us to feel excitement more than fear towards what we’re doing”
Maison Sport announces £400K investment to fuel expansion
CitySprint partners with Leeds Rhinos as it expands its presence in the North of England
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Jenny O’Sullivan appointed Digital Client Partner at MediaCom North
Harrogate-based Extreme wins pitch to handle marketing for iconic Henry vacuum
Wasserman Music completes acquisition of Paradigm Music UK’s live music business
Fender appoints two industry veterans to its Board of Directors
Media Zoo sells minority stake to BGF to fund expansion
Proper Music Distribution wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
