Helena Young

Deputy Editor

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. She oversees all news and supporting content on Startups, and is also the author of the weekly Startups email newsletter, delivering must-know SME updates straight to their inbox.

From interviewing Wetherspoon's boss Tim Martin to spotting data-led working from home trends, her insight has been featured by major trade publications including the ICAEW, and news outlets like the BBC, ITV News, Daily Express, and HuffPost UK.

With a background in PR and marketing, Helena is particularly passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands. That's one reason she manages the Startups 100 Index, our annual ranking of new UK businesses.

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Cafes, pubs, and bars hit by AI search rollout, finds data

Cafes, pubs, and bars hit by AI search rollout, finds data

How to know your numbers like you’re going on Dragons' Den

How to know your numbers like you’re going on Dragons' Den

Unicorn founders have four traits in common, finds report

Unicorn founders have four traits in common, finds report

New laws on sugary drinks to impact pubs, bars, and restaurants in England

New laws on sugary drinks to impact pubs, bars, and restaurants in England

Jeff Bezos says young founders should work before launching a startup

Jeff Bezos says young founders should work before launching a startup

Why are UK entrepreneurs moving to Dubai?

DUBAI ,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 18, 2017: Beautiful Dubai d Why are UK entrepreneurs moving to Dubai?

What parenting together taught me about business partnerships

Varun Bhanot Startup Daddy What parenting together taught me about business partnerships

Co-op warns 150,000 jobs at risk without business rates reform

Co-op warns 150,000 jobs at risk without business rates reform

TikTok Shop launches £750k scheme for local sellers

TikTok Shop launches £750k scheme for local sellers

"More needed": hospitality reacts to pub licensing review

"More needed": hospitality reacts to pub licensing review

I started a business at 51 - here’s why it’s never too late

I started a business at 51 - here’s why it’s never too late

Heineken partners with local pubs to rescue after-work pints

Devonshire Arms Heineken partners with local pubs to rescue after-work pints

Gmail users can now send encrypted work emails

Gmail users can now send encrypted work emails

Sellers warned after 259,000 counterfeit toys seized in 2025

Sellers warned after 259,000 counterfeit toys seized in 2025

US visa hike spells good news for UK tech

US visa hike spells good news for UK tech

Should you make your staff work over Christmas?

Should you make your staff work over Christmas?

Theo Paphitis on AI, social media, and seeking out negative criticism

Theo Paphitis on AI, social media, and seeking out negative criticism

eBay launches £3m AI training programme for UK sellers

eBay launches £3m AI training programme for UK sellers

HMRC introduces digital-exclusion exemption for MTD

Contemplating businessman in the home office feeling frustrated. Full concentration on work. Man working on laptop, counting profit while sitting at the desk at home. HMRC introduces digital-exclusion exemption for MTD

How we raised £100,000 in 30 days with crowdfunding

How we raised £100,000 in 30 days with crowdfunding
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