Numbers of HGV, bus and coach drivers could be boosted through proposed reforms to driver training rules, further supporting the UK’s vital supply chain and economic growth.

UrbanChain will introduce electric vehicle charging stations and batteries to its renewable energy trading market. It comes after the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero awarded the company £430k through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)

SafeAP, (The Safe Aesthetic Practitioner), the non-surgical cosmetic treatments marketplace, has secured £250,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by early-stage focused venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners.

The RCA has launched a new Seed / Enterprise Investment Scheme (S/EIS) Design & Impact fund investing in early-stage companies founded by Royal College of Art staff or graduates.

Tide, the leading digital business financial platform, has raised the bar in terms of climate action by becoming the first fintech in the world to remove 100% of its emissions with durable carbon removal as of last year.

Rubi, the company creating a new way of manufacturing that exists in harmony with the planet, announces its initial strategic pilot partnerships with global fashion brands Reformation, GANNI, Nuuly, H&M, and Patagonia, and a fresh $8.7 million in Series Seed funding led by Talis Capital.

Azets’ investment in Ireland marks the company’s tenth deal in 12 months, with more M&A activity planned across all regions as the group continues to deliver against its ambitious growth strategy.

The Menopause Friendly Accreditation is industry-recognised and the only accreditation that sets clear standards which must be met. As such, it is truly meaningful and considered by many as a badge of excellence for menopause in the workplace.

This continued support for Black-led startups comes at a crucial time for the startup community. UK tech investment dropped 22% in 2022 as investors responded to a backdrop of rising interest rates and inflation.

Business confidence saw a marginal decline this month, falling one point to 21% after strong gains in December and January.

City & Guilds and EAL worked closely with leading experts to ensure these reformed qualifications were not only fit for purpose but more importantly that they offer career progression and future employment opportunities.

In a career spanning more than 40 years Philip King relentlessly championed the cause of small businesses as Interim Small Business Commissioner and Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Management (CICM).

Robin AI has grown revenue 20x since its last fundraise and is already cash flow positive, reviewing over 12,000 contracts per year. This latest round will drive further development of its tech team and has enabled the partial acquisition of competitor LawGeex, whose customers include UBS, PWC, Ebay and Pepsi.

Following the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 Jutexpo saw an increase in sales across all retail sectors, with the biggest increase coming from the tourism industry last year.

The office, based in the Dubai World Trade Centre, will act as a central hub for DKK in the region granting greater access to the Middle East, Africa and Asia trade corridors.

Playdate is the UK’s first dating app catering solely to single parents. The app was founded by single mum and marketing entrepreneur, Nevine Coutry, who knows how tough dating as a single parent can be.

Black Culture Market, a social enterprise that celebrates black culture and commerce, has beat over 1100 other small businesses to win Simply Business’ ‘Win a Billboard’ competition.

Manchester-based delivery tech firm, DeliveryApp have appointed a new Operations Director as they drive forward with their technology optimisation for national scalability.

The Sun Program (Strong Universal Network), an EU-based global initiative supporting Climate Friendly Travel, has appointed Sheila Manzano as Chief Communications Advisor.

IoT companies raising funds in 2022 pulled in $15.9m on average, up 30% from the previous year, reveals new research by Avnet Abacus, an electronics distributor that consults engineers when they’re designing new products.