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Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Arya Ventures has raised GBP £400,000 to support Indian diaspora tech startups in the UK and US, targeting seed-stage firms with GBP £8 million funding round ongoing.
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Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
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UK 2025 Budget sparks debate over innovation, tax & AI policy

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.
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Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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The Chancellor's Autumn Budget faces criticism over vague AI plans, insufficient cyber focus, unclear police tech funding, and gaps in SME support.
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LaunchLemonade founder Cien Solon shortlisted in top tech awards

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Cien Solon, founder of London-based LaunchLemonade, is shortlisted for the Investec Early Stage Entrepreneur Award, recognised for advancing no-code AI tools.
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NEC X offers founders hands-on AI access & USD $250,000 funding

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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NEC X invites founders to join Elev X! Ignite, offering hands-on AI access and up to USD $250,000 funding for seed-ready B2B SaaS startups.
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Data shows majority of UK startup founders are now over 45

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.
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Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.
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The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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AI is reshaping the job market, creating new roles and skills while shifting human labour towards innovation and human-AI collaboration across industries.
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The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.
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needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
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CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.
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Small firms urge bold support as tax tweaks miss productivity woes

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Small firms urge bold government support through tax credits and VAT relief for productivity software, as mere income tax tweaks fall short of solving efficiency challenges.
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Students win GBP £17,000 for innovative healthcare tech ideas

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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UK student teams won GBP £17,000 at the ESBF competition for innovative healthcare tech, including medical training simulators and virtual reality phobia treatment.
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UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.
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UK fintechs boost AI adoption as confidence in economy wanes

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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UK fintech founders embrace AI, with 83% adopting it, despite 81% losing confidence in the economy and nearly half considering relocating abroad due to tax concerns.
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Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.
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UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.
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Evolve appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Evolve Business Group appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion and enhance sales, marketing, and operational growth across its global operations.
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Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.