Month: May 2025

London-based battery tech start-up Sention Technologies has raised £3.7 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its cutting-edge diagnostic tools for the battery industry. The round, led by Twin Path Ventures, attracted backing from a strong line-up of energy and AI-focused investors, including Doral Energy-Tech Ventures, Endgame Capital, Energy Revolution Ventures, G.K. Goh Ventures, Green Angel ...

Sweeping tax reforms proposed by President Donald Trump in his so-called “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” could significantly increase the costs associated with global mobility for US-based employers and internationally mobile employees, according to audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Among the headline changes is a proposed incremental tax hike on income earned by residents of countries with “unfair tax regimes”, ...

The European Commission is preparing to introduce a €2 handling fee on online parcels entering the EU as part of a sweeping overhaul of its customs system, aimed at managing the billions of low-value items flooding into the bloc—primarily from China-based e-commerce giants such as Shein, Temu, and Alibaba. The proposed fee is intended to support customs authorities in processing ...

Industry leaders gathered at the House of Lords yesterday for a high-level summit on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the UK economy, with speakers warning of relentless cyber threats and a widening digital skills divide unless urgent action is taken. Chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, the debate brought together experts from cybersecurity, law enforcement, financial services, ...

The UK could be facing a fresh HGV driver crisis unless urgent steps are taken to attract more young people into the industry, according to John Keelan-Edwards, Managing Director of Driver Hire Training. With 55% of the current HGV workforce aged between 50 and 65, the country is on the cusp of a mass retirement wave that could leave a ...

UK inflation rose faster than expected last month, climbing to 3.5% in April—its highest level in more than a year—driven by a raft of household bill increases and cost pressures that analysts have dubbed “awful April”. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed inflation rising from 2.6% in March, significantly outpacing the Bank of England’s 2% ...

Despite growing pressure from senior business figures to bring staff back to the office full time, a new study suggests that a significant portion of the UK workforce is unwilling to give up the flexibility they’ve come to expect. According to research from the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London and King’s Business School, half of UK ...

Staying ahead in the financial markets requires constant vigilance and timely insights. With daily market trends evolving rapidly, businesses must adapt their strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Leveraging expert analysis and trading platforms can significantly enhance decision-making capabilities. In today’s interconnected financial world, understanding daily market trends is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their financial strategies. Accurate forecasts ...

Australian restaurant tech startup EatClub has announced an $18.2 million Series A funding round and a bold international expansion into the UK, completing one of the most compelling comeback stories in recent startup history. Backed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White and early-stage VC firm EVP, EatClub launched in 2017 with a simple mission: help restaurants fill empty tables using real-time ...

Affiliate marketing is a marketing strategy where personalities or influencers promote a brand’s product on their channels in exchange for commission on sales. This once-niche strategy has become one of the most common forms of marketing that brands adopt today, thanks to the high ROI and low risks for the business. Started by the music retail industry in 1994 when ...