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A new £10m investment fund that aims to be Europe’s answer to Y Combinator has been launched by London-based group Onstage. Known for its Demo Day events that regularly pull in thousands of startups from Europe and put them in contact with top funds from Europe and the US, Onstage believes it is well positioned ...
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Editor’s note, December 25, 8 am ET: This story is being republished for the holiday season. It was originally published in 2024. When I was about 7, Los Angeles public schools shifted to a “year-round” schedule. The effect, for my elementary school, was a shorter summer break (boo), and an extra-long winter break (also, it […] Read more ›
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After a successful 2024 election, Vice President JD Vance came into the White House ready to shake things up, support President Donald Trump at all costs, and post whatever he wanted online. But what does Vance — the former “never Trump” conservative who has maneuvered, at least for now, into the position of MAGA heir […] Read more ›
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Christmas Day famously belongs to football. This Dec. 25, there are three NFL games to watch: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions vs. the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Here's what you need to know about Thursday's football slate, and the rest of the Week 17 schedule. How to watch the NFL Christmas Day games: Date: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 Start times:... Read more ›
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London-based Fuse Energy has been valued at $5bn (£3.7bn) after securing a new $70m (£52.3m) investment round. Founded in 2022 by alumni from Revolut’s executive team, Fuse Energy was launched with the mission to offer cheaper and more abundant power than the competition. The company combines all aspects of the energy process into its activities, ... Read more ›
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ANNA Money, a London-based fintech offering business owners a full suite of financial services, has secured a £10m debt funding deal. Founded in 2017, ANNA Money’s platform offers business accounts, invoicing, payroll, taxes and administrative services to entrepreneurs. The new funding has been secured in preparation for a significant shift in the tax requirements of ... Read more ›
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StretchSense, a Scottish startup developing extended reality gloves for workplace training simulations, has received a £1.75m investment. Targeting industries including healthcare, education, aviation and defence, StretchSense said its data capture gloves allow organisations to immerse staff in detailed simulated environments. The company’s management, software and marketing teams are based in Edinburgh, while its hardware and ... Read more ›
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Existing limits on contactless payments could be raised or removed entirely, the UK’s financial watchdog has confirmed. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that banks and payment providers that demonstrate strong fraud controls will be allowed to set their own limit for contactless payments, giving way to greater flexibility in responding to consumer demands. ... Read more ›
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Hedgehog Lab, a digital product consultancy that has been backed by BGF, has acquired Label Sessions, a global innovation network based in Edinburgh. With the deal, Hedgehog Lab aims to create a full-stack innovation consultancy combining the firm’s expertise in AI, product design with Label Sessions network of more than 500 tech experts. “This acquisition ... Read more ›
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This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI customer service agent developer PolyAI, consumer tech firm Nothing and more. UKTN tracked £153.95m worth of UK tech investment this week (15 December to 19 December), a 25% week-on-week increase across nine funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. PolyAI – £64.3m ... Read more ›
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The UK is set for a sharp rise in demand for IT and technology professionals, according to new research from recruitment firm Robert Half. Looking into UK businesses, the firm has found that 56% of organisations plan to expand their permanent IT and technology teams in the first half of next year. “The rise in ... Read more ›
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Thames Valley Police have deployed two new live facial recognition vans in the city of Oxford as early use of the controversial technology kicks off. Used to compare individual’s faces against a police database, live facial recognition technology has been positioned by the Home Office as a powerful tool to catch wanted criminals and even ... Read more ›
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Venterra Group, a renewable energy firm specialising in wind power ventures, has secured a £40m investment. Founded in 2021 by Ayman Asfari, who formerly ran the multinational oilfield services firm Petrofac, Venterra has been acquiring specialist companies developing technology and solutions in the renewables sector. “This raise is a powerful endorsement of Venterra’s strategy and ... Read more ›
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Sofant, an Edinburgh-based developer of satellite communications and 5G and 6G technologies, has closed a £6.25m equity funding round. The Scottish firm specialises in the development of low-power RF MEMS beamforming solutions used for wireless satellite communications. It has been in an extended research and development phase and, with the new funds secured, is preparing ... Read more ›
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