Deadline for 2016 Startups 100 index extended
The deadline for this year’s Startups 100 index has been extended. The annual initiative, which was launched in 2008 by…
Social media start-up secures funding for expansion
A start-up company based in Hackney has secured funding to continue helping mums to get back into work. Digital Mums,…
UK banks sign up for Women in Finance Charter
Several UK banks have committed to signing up for a charter to promote gender balance in the workplace. Major companies…
More young people interested in starting a business, survey shows
Over 20 per cent of young people aged between 15 and 18 are interested in setting up their own business,…
Sir Richard Branson relaunches pitching competition for entrepreneurs
Sir Richard Branson has relaunched VOOM, a competition that gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas and win cash prizes.…
Dorset SMEs taking advantage of £3,000 broadband scheme
Around 750 SMEs in Dorset are taking advantage of a scheme that enables them to have access to faster broadband.…
Apprenticeships important factor for business growth, according to research
Apprenticeships are one of the most important factors for business growth, according to research for the Funding Skills Agency. The…
North Tyneside business park almost full after creating 14,000 jobs
Developers of Cobalt Business Park have announced that it has almost reached its full capacity. Cobalt Business Park is now…
Apprenticeship levy payers to receive 10 per cent top-up, says Treasure report
Employers in England are to receive a 10 per cent top up on their monthly levy contributions. The plans were…
Funding Circle to dedicate office space to younger startups
Funding Circle is to dedicate a floor of its new London-based headquarters to younger startups. The peer-to-peer lending company, which…
Entrepreneurial Spark launches Newcastle small business hatchery
Entrepreneurial Spark has launched another UK hatchery and is now searching for start-ups and scale-ups for its Newcastle hatchery. Over…
Ten digital start-ups to participate in Virgin Media accelerator
Ten digital start-ups are to participate in a London-based technology accelerator launched by Virgin Media and Techstars. The businesses, which…