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Monolith AI and Imperial College London secure £500,000 to create manufacturing AI

Monolith AI, the Artificially Intelligent Engineering (AIE) software company, and Imperial College London gained £500,000 funding from Innovate UK to launch a project to build a new type of artificial intelligence solution that will be able to assess if metal components are manufacturable and even explain why they might not be manufacturable. Monolith AI successfully...

James Cook

Konektio secures £2.1m to accelerate international expansion

Konektio, a UK business that aims to transform the industry with its Internet of Things (IoT) software platform has raised £2.1m to accelerate its international expansion. The Chesterfield-based business received funding from both the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), managed by Mercia and Foresight Group, along with existing investor...

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10 businesses that went bust in 2021

With the ongoing anxiety of Coronavirus looming over the UK, 2021 was always going to be a difficult year for businesses. Lockdown restrictions and supply chain issues proved too much for many businesses to bear. The Bank of England confirmed that a third of small businesses are now classified as highly indebted after months of...

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Who are the top 32 ESG pioneers in the UK?

For our latest Top 32 list, we’ve profiled the UK’s leading ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) businesses and the senior figures that lead them. Following the fallout of COP26 and the business community’s shift to a more sustainable and socially-conscious future, these businesses have shone through as leading the way within their respective industries. How...

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Which Dragon is most likely to invest in a business?

Small Business Prices has analysed 18 seasons of the BBC TV show Dragons’ Den to reveal which cast member has invested the most. Dragons’ Den has been credited for helping to launch hundreds of businesses, making several millionaires along the way. Taking a look into the show’s history, Small Business Prices reveals which Dragons are...

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Is flexible working now more important than salary expectations?

Flexible working has overtaken salary as the top benefit to employees (59%), highlighting that flexibility and autonomy over the working day is now more important than financial reward for most workers. This is according to a new report from Jabra; the  Jabra Hybrid Ways of Working 2021 Global Report carried out amongst 5,000 knowledge workers in five...

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76% of young people feel employers need to improve when explaining environmental commitments

With world leaders shortly setting foot in Glasgow to set out their collective environmental commitments at COP26, new research has revealed the impact that climate change is having on young jobseekers. According to TheTalentPeople, over three-quarters of young people (76%) believe employers could do a better job at explaining their commitments to the environment. The...

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Business Leader industry report: The UK’s cannabis/CBD market

The CBD market is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world and the UK is one of the biggest consumers of CBD products. For this Business Leader Industry Report, we’ve looked at the present size of the UK CBD sector and what trends can we expect to see from it in the years ahead....

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Who are the most successful black entrepreneurs in the UK?

As Black History Month is observed worldwide, we thought it was important to recognise the achievements of the UK’s most successful black entrepreneurs. We looked at some of the leading black UK entrepreneurs who have excelled in the business world. This list is in no particular order. Sharmadean Reid MBE British Jamaican entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid...

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‘I’ve never done anything because I wanted it to be the biggest, but because I wanted it to be the best’ – Meet the newest star of Dragons’ Den

He’s the new investor on Dragons’ Den, a university drop-out and a multi-millionaire at just 28. We met with Steven Bartlett for our latest cover story, where he talks about what makes him happy, why his first investor was an idiot, and how you can build your personal brand. Watch our exclusive interview with Steven...

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Who are Bristol’s top 100 owner-managed companies?

We’ve partnered with leading chartered accountants and business advisory firm PKF Francis Clark to showcase the top 100 owner-managed companies in the Bristol area. Our exclusive list ranks owner-managed businesses with headquarters in the BS postcode area by turnover, according to their latest published accounts. In total, these 100 businesses have achieved more than £7bn...

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Brits prefer the dentist chair over back-to-back work meetings

New research has revealed the real feelings of Britons when faced with a stark choice – either attend back-to-back working meetings or get comfy in the dentist’s chair. A wide majority, 61%, said they would pick a date with the dentist instead of having to attend consecutive work meetings (either virtual or in-person). The survey...

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What is a B Corp and should you look to become one?

When looking at businesses online, you might have discovered some that advertise themselves as being B Corp certified. This is an accolade that few businesses can boast of, and as part of our sustainability month here, we’ve looked at what this means and whether this status offers any benefits. What is a B Corp? Businesses...

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UK tech boom sees one in eight job opportunities in digital sector

A boom in investment in UK tech has led to a surge in hiring across the country with tech and IT-related vacancies now making up 13% of all UK job ... Read more

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Three new members added to IriusRisk’ Technical Advisory Board

IriusRisk, the expert in software development and cyber security, has added three new members to its Technical Advisory Board to help inform the development of its automated threat modelling platform and address the software security challenges facing its customers. Dr Laurie Williams, Aaron Bedra and Dr Markus Schumacher join existing members Dr Gary McGraw and...

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Impact of COVID-19 means action on gender pay gap is more ‘urgent’ than ever

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) today publishes new gender pay gap guidance for UK businesses, in partnership with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The guidance includes a raft of measures organisations should be taking, including anonymising CVs and application forms, providing diversity targets to recruitment consultants, and actively promoting shared parental leave and...

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Agri-tech firm B-hive Innovations secures £675,000 funding

Agri-tech company B-hive Innovations will host a Future Leaders Fellowship and lead a research project, which will early detect potato diseases and defects before they hit supermarket shelves. Awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), research scientist Dr Barbara dos Santos Correia has been successful in her application for a Future Leaders Fellowship and will...

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Almost 80 new businesses created every hour across UK in first half of 2021

Almost 80 new businesses were created every hour across the UK in the first half of 2021, according to research by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest small business lenders. Analysis of Companies House data reveals that 340,534 businesses were registered in the UK between January and June 2021, an increase of 32% from 257,243...

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Who are the 12 most powerful women in Europe?

In its most recent ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ list, Forbes has highlighted the leading female figures in business and politics across the globe. We break down the top 12 of these leaders from the list from Europe. Angela Merkel Nationality: German Age: 67 Profession: Chancellor of Germany Currently in her fourth term as the...

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What is the difference between ESG and CSR?

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are two terms that are used when discussing how socially conscious a business is. But as there is some overlap between them, many are curious to learn what is the difference between ESG and CSR. So, as part of our sustainability month here at Business...

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What are the top 12 business shows for entrepreneurs to watch?

Although the life of an entrepreneur can often involve a lot less free time to relax on the sofa, there are still a lot of lessons about what to do (and what not to do) from business shows on television. We profile the top 12 TV shows for CEOs, MDs, innovators and entrepreneurs to watch...

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Who are the UK’s top 32 commercial property leaders?

For our latest Top 32 list, Business Leader has profiled the UK’s leading commercial property firms and their leaders. How have the top 32 been chosen? These individuals and their companies have been selected for this list by our readers and subscribers.  This list is in no particular order. Rachel Bell Women in Property (WIP)...

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Deliveroo sees surge in revenue but still doesn’t make a profit

Food delivery company Deliveroo continues to perform well, experiencing a surge in revenue since the pandemic, even though restaurants have long since reopening. Despite this, however, the company still doesn’t make a profit. Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, commented: “Our lockdown love affair with takeaways shows little sign of cooling...

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Last Christmas? 2021 festive season is ‘make or break’ for UK retailers

Following a fallow year, Christmas 2021 is make or break according to 83% of UK marketers, warns a new study from Sitecore, the global leader in digital experience management software. Despite this, shocking results reveal only a quarter of marketers are prepared for the Golden Quarter – even though shoppers (20%) are already browsing for...

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