Start-up news and funding news archives
Daily paper teams up with UK venture capital firm Triple Point to back the next generation of innovative London tech startups through the Kickstart Fund…
New fund, which will invest in companies “delivering sustainability through innovation”, will assess investment opportunities based on alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals…
Key actions and key dates from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal a £121m pledged to encourage businesses to take on trainees…
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, and a few of this year’s Startups 100 contingent have responded to the coronavirus crisis by going the extra mile…
In a bid to kickstart the UK economy, the government is considering changes to Sunday trading laws. We examine what is being proposed, and the potential impact on smaller retailers.…
Consumers increase use of local and convenience shops to avoid the long queues and poor social distancing experienced at supermarkets…
Restrictions might be easing, but the fight’s not over yet. Here's how to reduce the risk of transmission and keep workers safe as people return to the workplace…
Business leaders call for clarity on how to ensure workplaces are “Covid-safe”, as well as what the new guidance means for different sectors of the economy…
What is the Bounce Back Loan, how much can you receive, and is your business eligible for quick finance?…
Small businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors can receive up to £25,000 in government funding. Is your business eligible?…
The scheme was launched in May 2020 and offers convertible loans of between £125,000 and £5m to ‘innovative’ companies facing difficulties due to COVID-19…
We asked our users about how they are coping, where they need more support, and how they feel about the UK government’s response to the crisis…
Despite many UK firms facing collapse, only 0.6% have been approved for a loan since scheme was announced in March…
If coronavirus is impacting trading, you might consider our finance and risk reduction advice...…
As the recent Coronavirus outbreak continues, governments and businesses reveal plans on the likely economic impact…
Now in its 12th year, Startups 100 is ready to begin a new decade of celebrating the best new businesses in the UK…
Deborah Meaden answers questions on Purina's BetterWithPets initiative and on starting out in business...…
Discover what it means to be a business in Britain in 2020 with this collection of small business statistics, featuring an exploration of sectors as well as finance…
How can small businesses compete with the retail giants on this day of commercial frenzy, and is it worth their time and effort?…
