Electric parcel delivery startup Hived has raised $42 million in fresh funding to expand its all-electric courier operations beyond London, marking a significant milestone in its mission to disrupt the UK’s legacy logistics sector. The London-based firm, co-founded in 2021 by former Manchester City women’s youth
Tesla has posted a modest rebound in UK sales, with 7,700 new vehicles registered in June—up 3.7% on the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite the improvement, the electric carmaker’s UK performance remains
A flagship government initiative to support female entrepreneurs has come under fire from MPs for delays in delivering promised funding, with members of the women and equalities committee accusing ministers of lacking urgency and vision. The Invest in Women Taskforce, set up under the previous government
Former BBC Dragon and entrepreneur James Caan CBE has issued a powerful call for urgent reform in the UK’s education system, as he launched the landmark National Education Futures 2025 report at the House of Lords last week. Hosted by The Rt Hon the Lord Knight
Boeing, a leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, has been awarded a $2.8 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force for the development and production of two Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) satellites, with options for two additional satellites in the future. The
TeamSystem strengthens its portfolio of data management and analytics solutions across Europe through the acquisition of ClicData, a leading French SaaS platform. The acquisition was announced on Friday, July 4th, 2025.TeamSystem, a renowned technology and AI company that specializes in developing digital business management solutions
Realbuzz, a Manchester-based global fundraising platform, has announced a record-breaking year in its FY24/25 Impact Report. The platform, which helps connect runners with charities, has raised over £12.6 million for charity through its network of events and runners. This brings the total amount raised by
Schofield Sweeney, a commercial law firm, is warning employers that they could face fines for failing to comply with new waste regulations. According to Craig Burman, head of the Environmental and Regulatory team at Schofield Sweeney, the legislation has not received enough attention and many
M.O.B.A. Network, a leading community platform for gamers, has announced the launch of the Overframe app, an advanced desktop companion specifically designed for Warframe players. This marks a major milestone for the company as it is the first product to emerge from M.O.B.A. Forge, the
Helsinki, Finland – Kuva Space, a Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI-powered insights company, has announced a new pilot project in collaboration with the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke). The public-private partnership aims to utilize cutting-edge Finnish hyperspectral satellite data and AI-driven analytics to improve the detection
London-based M&A advisory firm, LAVA Advisory Partners, has announced the appointment of Paul Joyce as a new partner. Joyce, who joins from Forvis Mazars, brings over two decades of M&A and corporate finance experience to the firm.With a background in senior roles at Deloitte, Credit
Guavapay, a leading payments enabler based in the UK, recently sent a delegation to the Gulf Region, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to strengthen business ties and promote Britain as a top destination for Emirati investment. The visit, led by