Major brands, Microsoft and Airbnb, have unveiled significant commitments focused on boosting the long-term economic legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The announcements were made at Legacy Day, the…
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Manchester-based risk management platform RiskSmart has launched in the UK following a £1m investment from NPIF Maven Equity Finance alongside institutional investors. Founded earlier this year by Ryan Swann and…
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Auddy, a London-based startup that provides producing, advertising and comms podcasting solutions for businesses, has secured £2.5m in funding. Early-stage venture capital trust Pembroke VCT led the funding round with…
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London-based events startup Pollen has entered administration after failing to find a buyer. The collapse of Pollen comes just months after it raised $150m (£124) in funding. The company, which…
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The UK government needs to properly acknowledge and address digital poverty if it wants to resolve the growing skills gap and support economic growth, according to charity group the Digital…
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One in four shop workers are skipping meals each month to meet bill payments, according to research from a trade union. This figure has leapt from 1 in 20 last…
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The EU has delayed the introduction of a €7 visa-waiver form to enter its passport-free zone, meaning British travellers are unlikely to face the charge until 2024 at the earliest.…
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Renters should be able to use their history of payments as proof that they can afford a mortgage, a think tank has argued. The recommendation is one of several made…
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The government is set to appoint four new non-executive directors to the internal court of the Bank of England, which acts as its supervisory board. The new blood comes amid…
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You may believe you know what’s best for your skin, but chances are you’re doing things incorrectly frequently enough to seriously injure it. In most cases, your skin just keeps…