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Sunak Calls for National Insurance Abolition as AI Reshapes UK Jobs Market
Rishi Sunak has called for National Insurance to be scrapped over time, arguing the payroll tax nudges firms to choose AI over hiring young people.
Google Zero-Click Searches: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Survive Them in 2026
Nearly 60% of Google searches now end without a single click to an external website. Here is everything founders and marketers need to know about the zero-click era, backed by the latest data, and what to do about it.
Sponsor Licence for Startups: How Early Stage UK Founders Can Hire Skilled Workers From Anywhere
Most startup founders assume they need years of trading history to sponsor a skilled worker. They are wrong. Here is what the Home Office actually requires, what it costs, and how to avoid the mistakes that get 40% of applications refused.
VerbaFlo Raises £5.2M Seed Funding to Build AI Platform for Residential Real Estate
The round was led by Pi Labs and brings VerbaFlo's total funding to around $9 million. Founded in late 2024, the startup already manages over 200,000 residential units globally.
SeaDyes Secures £200,000 Funding to Scale Seaweed-Based Textile Dye Technology
Scottish Enterprise's High Growth Spinout Programme backs the Scotland-based biotech startup founded by marine scientist Jessica Giannotti. The company is now open to further investment as it moves towards commercial spinout.
Scottish startup SWURF secures £200k funding to make Edinburgh the world’s flexible working capital
Through the SWURF app, users can discover and connect with welcoming remote working friendly venues across the city, including hotels, cafes, bars, and more. By checking in via the app, Swurfers unlock exclusive perks and gain instant access to secure WiFi codes.
SolveAI Raises $50M to Let Any Employee Build Enterprise Software Without Code
London-based SolveAI has emerged from stealth with $50 million in funding led by GV and Accel. The platform lets non-technical employees build production-ready enterprise apps using natural language.
OpenAI Just Closed $110B in Funding and London Is at the Centre of What Comes Next
The largest private tech funding round in history just landed. Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank are backing OpenAI with $110 billion at a $730 billion valuation. But the real signal for UK founders? OpenAI is making London its biggest research hub outside the US
London-Based SurrealDB Raises $23M in Series A Extension Funding to Power AI Agent Memory
SurrealDB, the London-based multi-model database company, has raised an additional $23 million in Series A funding from Chalfen Ventures and Begin Capital. Total funding now stands at $44 million as the company launches SurrealDB 3.0
SatVu Raises £30M in Funding Backed by NATO Innovation Fund to Build Thermal Satellite Constellation
London-based SatVu has raised £30 million in new funding, with the NATO Innovation Fund and British Business Bank among the backers. The company is building a constellation of thermal imaging satellites for defence and climate intelligence.
HealthTech Startup Nul Raises $1M in Seed Funding to Modernise Alcohol Reduction Treatment
Nul, a UK telehealth platform for cutting down on alcohol, has raised about $1M in seed funding led by dmg ventures and BYVP for its full UK launch.
UK Takes Centre Stage at India AI Impact Summit 2026 With Top AI Companies and a Bold Vision for Growth
The UK is bringing its Deputy PM, AI Minister, and top AI companies to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Here is why this matters for UK tech founders, AI startups, and the future of UK-India tech partnerships
India Young Professionals Scheme 2026: A Route Into the UK for Aspiring Tech Founders
The India Young Professionals Scheme gives Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 a two-year visa to live and work in the UK without employer sponsorship. With 3,000 places available in 2026 and the right to be self-employed and set up a company, it is one of the most overlooked routes for young Indian tech professionals who want to launch a startup in Britain.
Tech Founders Meetup - Turn Your AI Idea Into a Real Startup
Are you an Indian tech entrepreneur in the UK, or a tech professional or student planning to build a startup? Join our online meet-up created specifically for the Indian tech community in the UK. The session includes meaningful networking and a practical, action-oriented session delivered by an experienced industry expert. Limited seats available. Join now.
Founder-Market Fit: What It Is, Why Investors Care, and How It Shapes Startup Success
Founder-market fit is the alignment between a founder's skills, experience, and personal motivation and the market they are building for. It is the number one filter investors use at the seed stage. This guide breaks down its seven components, how it impacts fundraising, and how to build it if you do not have it yet.
How the UK Became the World's FinTech Unicorn Factory - 28 Startups to Watch
The UK has quietly produced nearly 50 fintech unicorns worth over $250 billion combined. Here are the 28 private ones still scaling, grouped by sector, with the soonicorns knocking on the door.
London Fintech Tangible Raises $4.3M Seed Funding for Hardtech Debt Platform
London fintech Tangible has raised a $4.3M seed round led by Pale Blue Dot to help hardtech companies raise and manage asset-backed debt.
London Fintech Bracket Raises $7M Seed Funding to Replace Spreadsheets With AI-Powered Treasury Intelligence
London fintech Bracket has raised $7M in seed funding led by Macquarie Group and Blackfinch Ventures to scale its AI treasury platform for mid-market firms.
Olix: 25-Year-Old Founder Raises $220M for UK AI Chip Startup Now Valued at $1 Billion
London AI chip startup Olix, founded by 25-year-old James Dacombe, has raised $220M led by Hummingbird Ventures, taking its valuation past $1 billion.
Legal Firm Founder With Focus on Tech & AI Shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Legal Growth
Sukhvinder Singh Nara, founder of Nara Solicitors, has been shortlisted for two individual awards and his firm for a third at the 2026 Legal Growth Awards. His story from migrant lawyer to tech-forward legal entrepreneur is one worth knowing.