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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UK companies ordering staff back to the office this year

UK companies ordering staff back to the office this year

How to beat the Depop and Vinted scammers

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These companies will give you unlimited paid time off this year

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Four-day week jobs you can apply for in May 2024

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Why does Zara look like my teenage bedroom?

Messy shops (1) Why does Zara look like my teenage bedroom?

Which retail jobs pay the most right now?

Which retail jobs pay the most right now?

60 FREE business events to grow your network in May 2024

Business events May (1) 60 FREE business events to grow your network in May 2024

Data reveals where candidates go first on their job search

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All 18 John Lewis interview questions (and how to answer them)

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The gender pay gap: state of UK business in 2025

Gender pay gap (1) The gender pay gap: state of UK business in 2025

Big Brother is watching your weekly shop

Big Brother (1) Big Brother is watching your weekly shop

AI-proof jobs: best trades to retrain and future-proof your career

Plumber woman (1) AI-proof jobs: best trades to retrain and future-proof your career

Was it worth it? The truth about going on Dragons’ Den

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The Italian Job: how to apply for Italy's new Digital Nomad visa

Italy (1) (1) The Italian Job: how to apply for Italy's new Digital Nomad visa

How to get your CV ready for AI hiring

CV hacks (1) How to get your CV ready for AI hiring

Is ‘sad leave’ the new sick leave?

Sad leave (1) Is ‘sad leave’ the new sick leave?

Earning over £100k? Avoid the 60% tax trap

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When is the best time to post on LinkedIn?

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