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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Four in five high street businesses have no growth in sight, report warns

retail shop closing down Four in five high street businesses have no growth in sight, report warns

Hospitality businesses in limbo as tipping draft code is scrapped weeks before deadline

tip jar at restaurant Hospitality businesses in limbo as tipping draft code is scrapped weeks before deadline

Should hospitality join tourist attractions to lobby against "misleading" weather forecasts?

rainy weather icons Should hospitality join tourist attractions to lobby against "misleading" weather forecasts?

The first Make Tax Digital deadline is approaching; here’s what you need to do

self-employed worker filing invoices The first Make Tax Digital deadline is approaching; here’s what you need to do

New support available for small exporters from British Business Bank

business regulations New support available for small exporters from British Business Bank

Rachel Reeves' final swansong: billions in new loans for small businesses

Downing Street street sign Rachel Reeves' final swansong: billions in new loans for small businesses

96% of small businesses say they're being blocked by red tape, new survey finds

business over dealing with regulations 96% of small businesses say they're being blocked by red tape, new survey finds

63+ FREE networking events to meet like-minded professionals in August 2026

networking event 63+ FREE networking events to meet like-minded professionals in August 2026

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
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