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Helena Young

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Helena Young

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. With a background in PR and marketing, Helena also manages the Startups 100 Index and is passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands.

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.

Author Posts

What is ‘Fire and Rehire’ and why is the government cracking down on it?

September 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Fired employee What is ‘Fire and Rehire’ and why is the government cracking down on it?

This business offers paid ‘Tinder leave’ and it’s as weird as it sounds

September 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Tinder This business offers paid ‘Tinder leave’ and it’s as weird as it sounds

Meet the business phone startup that wants to help you switch off

September 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Meet the business phone startup that wants to help you switch off

There’s a 40% chance your pay was wrong this year

September 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Pay day There’s a 40% chance your pay was wrong this year

“It was a mistake”: Innovate UK U-turns on female founder grants

September 3, 2024 | 3 min read
“It was a mistake”: Innovate UK U-turns on female founder grants

From Deliveroo to Revolut: the biggest Startups 100 success stories

September 3, 2024 | 4 min read
From Deliveroo to Revolut: the biggest Startups 100 success stories

"Total comms sh*tshow" — fury as Innovate UK backtracks on female founder award

September 3, 2024 | 3 min read
"Total comms sh*tshow" — fury as Innovate UK backtracks on female founder award

Deadline extended for the 2025 Startups 100 Index

October 14, 2024 | 3 min read
Startups 100 2025 Deadline extended for the 2025 Startups 100 Index

Every Black Mirror episode that is now real life

September 1, 2024 | 5 min read
Broken mirror Every Black Mirror episode that is now real life

Labour’s four-day week isn’t the real deal

August 30, 2024 | 3 min read
Day off Labour’s four-day week isn’t the real deal

Smoking ban could shut Gen Z out of the pub

August 30, 2024 | 3 min read
no Gen Z at the pub Smoking ban could shut Gen Z out of the pub

“Very demure, very legal”: can you trademark a trend?

August 29, 2024 | 3 min read
“Very demure, very legal”: can you trademark a trend?

All the ways that UK supermarkets are now cash-free

August 29, 2024 | 3 min read
Card only till All the ways that UK supermarkets are now cash-free

80 FREE networking events in September you need to know about

August 29, 2024 | 12 min read
80 FREE networking events in September you need to know about

What's gone wrong at Avon? The beauty brand's bust-up, explained

August 30, 2024 | 4 min read
What's gone wrong at Avon? The beauty brand's bust-up, explained

Demand for Oasis tickets shows nostalgia industry will Live Forever

August 27, 2024 | 3 min read
Demand for Oasis tickets shows nostalgia industry will Live Forever

This LinkedIn post has kicked off a huge debate

August 27, 2024 | 3 min read
LinkedIn when is the best time to post This LinkedIn post has kicked off a huge debate

What is presenteeism? Explaining Keir Starmer's new nemesis

August 22, 2024 | 3 min read
Man sleeping at office desk during work day What is presenteeism? Explaining Keir Starmer's new nemesis

Morrisons promises ‘under 30 minute’ deliveries with Deliveroo

August 21, 2024 | 2 min read
Morrisons promises ‘under 30 minute’ deliveries with Deliveroo

Sold more than 30 items on Vinted? You may need to file a tax return

August 21, 2024 | 3 min read
Resell clothes 2 Sold more than 30 items on Vinted? You may need to file a tax return
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