<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Recently, the BBC presented a segment within their BBC Breakfast broadcast, discussing self-employment statistics. Pulling reference from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the BBC shed light on the fall in those registered as self-employed. Discussing self-employment in more detail, BBC reporter Ben Bland says “Being self-employed can be the dream for […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> McLaren has been forced to ask its shareholders for an additional £80m in funding, as it struggles to stay afloat amid a cash crisis. The marque warned last month it would need more money from its Bahrain owners after losses at the business more than doubled last year, amid delivery delays and […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> CatX, a platform designed to facilitate the flow of alternative capital into the insurance sector, has successfully raised $2.7 million in seed funding. Its backers include top Silicon Valley venture capital firms and angel investors from leading proprietary trading firms and hedge funds. The funding round marks a key milestone for the […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> We talk to Paul Eatock, the managing director of Eatock Design & Build about how he and his wife Jeni specialise in designing and project management in the construction sector. With over a decade of experience in construction and project management, I thrive on finding innovative solutions to create the ideal workspace […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The team behind runna, the world’s #1 rated personalised running coaching app that launched in 2021, has closed its latest venture capital round having raised £5 million. After early backing from ultra-athlete and double-world record holder Joshua Patterson, Runna (RunBuddy at the time) raised an initial £485,000 via crowdfunding in late 2021/early […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> A luxury chocolate brand that started in its owner’s home kitchen has successfully expanded into new premises after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.  Based in Forfar, Angus, Chocolatia handcrafts and sells a range of artisan chocolates made from the finest, sustainable ingredients. The business makes a conscious effort to celebrate […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> 1nhaler, a Scotland-based drug delivery device developer, has raised £2 million to develop its unique single-use dry powder inhaler (DPI). Inhalable medicines are already widely used to treat conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, allergies and Parkinson’s but, to date, delivery options have been limited due to user accessibility, cost, performance and impact […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Rishi Sunak will trumpet £29.5 billion of new investment commitments in Britain as global chief executives and investors gather today at a government investment summit at Hampton Court Palace. The government said the announcements, spanning renewable energy, technology, life sciences and infrastructure, would help to create more than 12,000 jobs. The prime […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Energy specialists from The University of Manchester have called on the government to develop a joined-up cross-departmental strategy to strengthen the UK’s energy resilience and security. In a joint article published by the University’s policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, Professor Maria Sharmina and Timothy Capper highlight the role recent energy shortages and high […]Read More

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Are you facing challenges in keeping up with the rapidly evolving world of technology? Do you find that your team lacks the necessary skills to drive innovation and stay competitive in today’s digital landscape? If so, you’re not alone. Many businesses struggle with a technology competency gap – the disparity between the […]Read More