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Have We Forgotten How to Connect? Leicestershire Entrepreneur Says Business Networking Needs a Rethink
A Leicestershire entrepreneur and award-winning social enterprise founder is calling for a rethink of traditional business networking, arguing that thousands of online connections are leaving…

If You Review launches the world’s first marketplace exclusively for Super Reviewers
If You Review has officially launched, introducing the world’s first online marketplace built exclusively for verified Super Reviewers – people who regularly leave genuine online…

Chargebee Named Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Recurring Billing Applications
Chargebee, the monetisation and billing infrastructure that powers recurring, usage-based, credit, and agent-native pricing models, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner® as a…

New Northampton Home Care Business Launches With a Simple Promise: Care That Feels Personal
A new home care provider has opened its doors in Northampton this summer, founded on a promise its owner knows the value of first hand:…

Texecom launches Texecom Guardian with AURA
Texecom, a leading UK manufacturer of professional security systems, today announced the launch of Texecom Guardian with AURA UK, a security technology company providing businesses…

New Coworking Space in Central Manchester Launches with Memberships from £50 a Month
Manchester businesses now have a new address to consider.

Nine in Ten Scots want Government to back UK small businesses
Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 2% of small businesses looking to hire to…

Zen Internet launches Big Moments Business Fund to back growing UK businesses
Zen Internet has launched a new customer initiative designed to recognise the everyday milestones that help UK businesses grow, with a series of cash prizes…

Fashion innovators launch Slay Bae, a designer dress rental club to end the “wear-it-once” wardrobe
Fashion entrepreneurs Rachel Buckmaster and Kirsty Neville have officially launched Slay Bae, a new designer dress rental membership designed to offer a more sustainable and…

Siren Grounds Invited to Pitch for International Trade Opportunities and Attend Downing Street Export Celebration
Siren Grounds, the premium coffee brand founded by entrepreneur Samanah Duran, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Great British Pitch initiative, hosted by…

UK Business Formation Rebounds as New Analysis Shows Stronger Business Resilience
Companies House and ONS data suggest entrepreneurial confidence remains strong, despite regulatory reforms.

One in Three SME Owners Is Near Breaking Point – Here’s Why
For many entrepreneurs, starting a business is supposed to create freedom.

LabCycle receives funding to scale circular solution for laboratory plastic waste
Bath-based startup, LabCycle, has received £180,000 in funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to support the development of its ‘world’s first’ AutoDecon system, designed…

The Rise of the Anti-Agency: Smaller Teams, Bigger Results
Bons & Frazer launched under six months ago with just two founders, a fixed-fee model, and a deliberate rejection of how the marketing industry operates.

New Digital Legacy Platform Helps Families Preserve Memories And Raise Money For Charity
New digital legacy company Encore Digital Services has launched a platform that allows families to preserve the stories and memories of loved ones, celebrating their…

Walsall wellbeing consultancy to launch new mental health and menopause support platform
A Walsall wellbeing consultancy is set to expand its digital offer and improve access to mental health and wellbeing resources after securing a £2,000 grant…

Innovation Takes Centre Stage In Marrakech With Les Roches Supporting Emerging Tourism Start-Ups
Les Roches, through its innovation hub SPARK, has congratulated the winners of the UN Tourism National Startup Competition, an initiative supporting entrepreneurs who are redefining…

Millions of taxpayers are being caught out by large HMRC bills — accountants reveal four legitimate ways to spread the cost
Many first-time self-employed workers are unaware of “payments on account” Taxpayers can face unexpectedly large January and July HMRC demands 298,905 people filed their Self…

Cheadle firm named as UK Start Up finalist
Cheadle Hulme-based Rebalance Physiotherapy, founded by local lady Caroline Farrow, has been selected as a finalist in the UK StartUp Awards 2026.