Isobel O'Sullivan

News Editor
Isobel O'Sullivan

Isobel O'Sullivan is a News Editor at Startups.co.uk with over five years of experience covering business and technology news. Since studying Digital Anthropology at University College London, she’s written for Tech.co, Expert Market, and Eco Experts, using her expertise to distil complex topics, and has had her work linked to in leading publications like the Financial Times and The Guardian.

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Business rates are set to increase by 52%. Here's how to get your MP's attention

UK high street in decline Business rates are set to increase by 52%. Here's how to get your MP's attention

Why you should stop using the phrase "craft” beer immediately

craft beers Why you should stop using the phrase "craft” beer immediately

How your business can capitalise on the summer sun and the way it impacts consumer behaviour

friends enjoying drinks outside How your business can capitalise on the summer sun and the way it impacts consumer behaviour

Andy Burnham wants business rates scrapped for 140,000 small firms. But how much will it really cost?

UK high street Andy Burnham wants business rates scrapped for 140,000 small firms. But how much will it really cost?

What would another minimum wage hike mean for small businesses?

Minimum wage hike What would another minimum wage hike mean for small businesses?

There’s one place in the UK where pub numbers are growing. This is why.

pub in Wales There’s one place in the UK where pub numbers are growing. This is why.

Small business owners can't even pay themselves minimum wage, FSB says

self employed worker waiting to get paid Small business owners can't even pay themselves minimum wage, FSB says

Would a VAT cut actually help small hospitality businesses?

UK small restaurant Would a VAT cut actually help small hospitality businesses?

Freelancer fights back, big retailer pays up

Freelancer fights back, big retailer pays up

25% of pubs and restaurants are losing money. What needs to change?

The Bell pub closure 25% of pubs and restaurants are losing money. What needs to change?

6 social media trends you should be aware of in July 2026

6 social media trends you should be aware of in July 2026

UK freelancer recovers unpaid fee with AI in landmark case

Court in England UK freelancer recovers unpaid fee with AI in landmark case

New law for pubs proposed as industry figures warn thousands more to shut

The Angel Pub in London, England New law for pubs proposed as industry figures warn thousands more to shut

What does Keir Starmer’s resignation mean for small businesses?

moving van outside No. 10 Downing Street What does Keir Starmer’s resignation mean for small businesses?

What does the UK social media ban for U16s mean for online sellers?

Circle of teenagers holding smartphones - Multicultural young individuals using mobile phones outdoors - Concept of teenagers addicted to new technology What does the UK social media ban for U16s mean for online sellers?

How to find consistent work as a freelancer in 2026

How to find consistent work as a freelancer in 2026

What the UK's new healthy food rules mean for your startup

Worker putting a label on food on a factory line What the UK's new healthy food rules mean for your startup
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