UK-based AI chip company Olix has raised $220 million in Series A funding, reaching a £1 billion valuation. The startup, founded by young entrepreneur James Dacombe, is expanding its Bristol presence and hiring for high-paying engineering roles.
Henrietta Newble, a 19-year-old mechanical engineering student at Newcastle University, has launched AnFiTest, securing £40,000 funding and creating rapid diagnostics for animal nutrition diseases.
Rob Stewart, a former Daily Telegraph journalist, has launched On The Up PR in Bristol, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises across the South West with media strategies for growth.
Heather Croft and Vanessa Slater have completed a management buyout of KES Solutions UK, outlining ambitious growth plans for the North East recruitment firm.
Birmingham ranks tenth in the UK for business fragility, with nearly one in four new ventures failing within three years, according to ONS data analysis.
Manchester-based startup SmartyPlants has secured £190,000 from the British Design Fund to develop smart sensor technology that helps houseplant owners keep their plants alive and thriving.
Caerphilly-based tech venture Academii has raised £1m in Series A funding led by the Development Bank of Wales to expand its AI-powered workplace training platform and create skilled jobs.
Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas warns that Britain's cautious investment climate and lack of venture capital are preventing tech startups from scaling effectively, urging government action.
Gulshen Bano from Solihull will appear on BBC Dragons' Den with her self-defence business Strike Back, created after she was assaulted and threatened by thugs.
Wrexham-based Net World Sports has acquired the Ball Launcher training product used by Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City in a £1 million deal, expanding its Forza brand.
Channel 4's Gogglebox personality Ellie Warner reveals her new business venture converting a vintage caravan into a private mobile hairdressing salon called the Glamavan.
Louise Powell launches Together We Swim, supported by Chamber of Commerce, helping over 250 people enjoy health benefits in Burton Hastings.
Elliott Usher, who launched The Sole Guyy at 16, has expanded his rare trainer business into a new Sunderland office after selling over 7,000 pairs of footwear.
Herve Dehareng, former Dyson operations director, is the new CEO of Wiltshire cleantech startup Luthmore, which has raised £12.4m for its zero-emission boiler. Read about the plan to revolutionise home heating.
Heads of the Valleys Training opens a second site in Crumlin, backed by a £70,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales, to meet rising demand for industrial and safety courses.
Business writers highlight five innovative North East companies set for significant success in 2026, from green hydrogen to cybersecurity. Discover the region's rising stars.
We test the new Vauxhall Corsa 'Yes' special edition. With extra kit and a sharp look, does this supermini offer the best value in the range? Read our full review.
New 2025 UK StartUp Report shows founders launching faster than ever, driven by opportunity. Yet, disparities in finance and support persist, especially for women and regions outside London. Discover the full analysis.
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
Whitehaven-based startup ScrubMarine has raised over $1m in pre-seed funding to develop its autonomous 'Turtle and Whale' robot system for cleaning ship hulls, tackling biofouling and cutting emissions.
Former Apprentice star Aleksandra King interviews Lewis Raymond Taylor, subject of Netflix's 'The Psychopath Life Coach', on her top UK business podcast. Discover his journey from prison to a £25m empire.
The iGulu F1 promises to make craft beer at home as easy as using a pod coffee machine. Our review explores if it delivers pub-quality pints and the current challenge of finding one.
Sheffield innovator TUBR seals a £154,000 angel investment to accelerate its machine learning platform for food retailers, enabling smarter staffing and waste reduction. Discover how this investment fuels growth.
Football finance expert warns EFL could follow Premier League in replacing PSR with Squad Cost Ratio rules, posing challenges for Championship clubs like Birmingham City.
Sunderland's Moralbox has raised £550,000 to scale its AI-powered training and compliance platform, helping high-risk industries manage workforce skills in real-time. Discover their growth plans.
New data reveals Wales faces an entrepreneurial crisis with start-ups declining 25% - nearly double the UK average. Discover the economic impact and urgent solutions needed.
Aston Villa must pay £30m for Brazilian striker Kaio Jorge, with Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen also interested. Can they succeed where Nottingham Forest failed?
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty under formal bullying investigation following workplace conduct review. The £355,000-a-year host faces escalated claims.
Durham sports innovator Rezon launches a £1m crowdfunding campaign to accelerate the global roll-out of its concussion-reducing headbands. Join the mission to protect athletes.
The Beacon Fund is now accepting applications, offering £20,000 to £200,000 in equity investment to fill a critical funding gap for ambitious start-ups in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.