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The Liberal Democrats have launched a 30-page business growth plan proposing tax cuts, a new digital one-stop-shop, and a...

Liberal Democrats growth plan targets Brexit damage and SME financing

The Liberal Democrats have launched a 30-page business growth plan proposing tax cuts, a new digital one-stop-shop, and a dedicated Department for...

2026-09-25
Estonian credit data platform Mifundo has partnered with open banking firm Yapily to combine credit bureau and bank...

Mifundo partners with Yapily for cross-border credit data

Estonian credit data platform Mifundo has partnered with open banking firm Yapily to combine credit bureau and bank account data.

2026-09-22
Business: The MeOut Summit 2026 will gather founders, investors, and innovators in Budapest on November 25-26

MeOut Summit 2026 to Connect CEE Startup Ecosystem

The MeOut Summit 2026 will gather founders, investors, and innovators in Budapest on November 25-26. The event features over 50 speakers, startup...

2026-09-17
A Post Office survey of 500 small business owners finds cash-related admin consumes an average of 22 working days per...

Small Business Cash Handling Costs 22 Days Annually

A Post Office survey of 500 small business owners finds cash-related admin consumes an average of 22 working days per year, yet 70% view cash as...

2026-09-17
Swedish startup Rebaba has secured $4.6 million in seed funding to expand its business of building energy storage systems...

Rebaba raises $4.6M seed to scale energy storage from used EV batteries

Swedish startup Rebaba has secured $4.6 million in seed funding to expand its business of building energy storage systems from used electric vehicle...

2026-09-15
Molten Ventures has secured a €203 million first close for its new Growth Fund, backed by the British Business Bank, to...

Molten Ventures raises €203 million for growth-stage tech

Molten Ventures has secured a €203 million first close for its new Growth Fund, backed by the British Business Bank, to invest in UK and European...

2026-09-07
Business: MedTech startup Tensive has received a €20 million convertible loan from the European Investment Bank

Tensive secures €20 million EIB loan

MedTech startup Tensive has received a €20 million convertible loan from the European Investment Bank.

2026-09-05
The British Business Bank pledges up to £46 million to Zinc Capital's fund, backing UK deep tech startups tackling health...

British Business Bank commits £46M to Zinc

The British Business Bank pledges up to £46 million to Zinc Capital's fund, backing UK deep tech startups tackling health and environmental issues.

2026-09-02
A Dunster House study finds 58% of entrepreneurs feel their business has taken over their home

Home business owners struggle with work-life balance

A Dunster House study finds 58% of entrepreneurs feel their business has taken over their home.

2026-09-01
Stockholm-based Elekta has secured a €100 million loan from the European Investment Bank to fund half of a €200 million...

Elekta secures €100M EIB loan for research

Stockholm-based Elekta has secured a €100 million loan from the European Investment Bank to fund half of a €200 million research programme.

2026-08-31
Startups.co.uk launches a free Business Toolkit to help small businesses improve their online findability

Startups Toolkit boosts online visibility

Startups.co.uk launches a free Business Toolkit to help small businesses improve their online findability.

2026-08-30
The new Startups Business Toolkit offers free invoicing with built-in payment links to help small businesses get paid faster

Startups Toolkit Cuts Late Invoice Pain

The new Startups Business Toolkit offers free invoicing with built-in payment links to help small businesses get paid faster.

2026-08-29
A significant number of founders experience regret after exiting their businesses, often due to unmet expectations and a...

Founder Exit Regret: Understanding the Complex Emotions of Business Owners

A significant number of founders experience regret after exiting their businesses, often due to unmet expectations and a lack of planning.

2026-08-25
Lithuania's LITILIT has secured an €8 million loan from national development bank ILTE to develop a modular femtosecond...

Lithuania's LITILIT Raises €8 Million for Modular Femtosecond Laser System

Lithuania's LITILIT has secured an €8 million loan from national development bank ILTE to develop a modular femtosecond laser system for industry.

2026-08-24
The UK government has started a review into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales...

Government Launches Business Rates Review for Pubs and Hotels

The UK government has started a review into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, aiming to address...

2026-08-24
UK-based EcoNomad Solutions raises £400K to help small livestock farms reduce methane emissions and energy costs through...

EcoNomad Secures £400K to Empower Small Livestock Farms with Waste-to-Energy Solutions

UK-based EcoNomad Solutions raises £400K to help small livestock farms reduce methane emissions and energy costs through its BioNomad system, which...

2026-08-19
Amber, an AI platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has secured €7 million in Series A funding to expand across...

Amber Raises €7M to Expand AI-Powered Business Knowledge Platform

Amber, an AI platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has secured €7 million in Series A funding to expand across Europe and further develop...

2026-08-18
Monzo's business bank has reached one million customers, with the new CEO being a 'huge advocate' of the service

Monzo's Business Bank Sees Significant Growth, New CEO's Strong Support

Monzo's business bank has reached one million customers, with the new CEO being a 'huge advocate' of the service.

2026-08-16