Innovate UK has announced the winners of the 2025 Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Awards, celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of Britain’s longest-running and most successful innovation programmes.
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The TikTok tax: Millions risk HMRC fines as side hustlers surge past £1,000 earnings threshold
New data from Tide reveals that 42% of UK social media users now earn from content creation — but many risk HMRC penalties for missing the £1,000 trading allowance threshold as side hustles turn into real businesses.
Virgin Media O2 to team up with Musk’s Starlink to launch UK’s first satellite-connected mobile service
Virgin Media O2 is set to become the first UK mobile network to offer customers automatic satellite connectivity in areas with no phone signal, after striking a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
iPhone, Amazon and Virgin Atlantic named UK advertisers of the month for September
Apple’s iPhone, Amazon and Virgin Atlantic have been named YouGov’s UK Advertisers of the Month for September, after each brand saw a sharp increase in consumer awareness of their advertising.
Steven George-Hilley appointed as AI director for Parliament Street think tank
Parliament Street, one of the UK’s leading think tanks has today appointed Steven George-Hilley as its Director of Artificial Intelligence, in a newly created role.
Prince Albert II Foundation and Circulate Capital join forces to tackle ocean plastic in Asia
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) has partnered with Circulate Capital, a leading circular economy investment firm, to scale solutions addressing ocean plastic pollution across South and Southeast Asia.
Britain’s brightest small businesses honoured at 2025 eBay Top Seller Awards
From vintage fashion and tech to social impact ventures, the 2025 eBay Top Seller Awards have recognised Britain’s most inspiring small businesses, spotlighting their creativity, resilience and economic contribution.
Hensol Castle Distillery has reported a record-breaking start to 2025
Hensol Castle Distillery has reported a stellar first half of 2025, achieving record production volumes, new national listings, and the highest possible BRCGS certification, reinforcing its position as one of Wales’s leading distilleries.
Women in tech urged to trust their instincts and lead change
Speaking at the Inspiring Women in Technology event in Birmingham, Suki Gill, Director of Education and Quality at the School of Coding & AI, called on women in tech to trust their instincts and push for positive change in a fast-evolving digital world.
JPMorgan launches AI chatbot to help staff write performance reviews
JPMorgan Chase has given employees permission to use its in-house AI chatbot to help write year-end performance reviews, signalling a major step in the integration of artificial intelligence into daily corporate management.
The cloud engine behind scale: why Oracle NetSuite can super-power your business
Two leaders—Meri Meri and PetLab Co.—explain how Oracle NetSuite cut month-end by 80%, slashed tickets and unlocked nine-figure growth without extra headcount.
Businesses warn pension contribution hike could trigger insolvencies as Budget rumours grow
One in five UK firms fear insolvency if employer pension contributions rise in the Budget, as hiring freezes and cost pressures hit already strained businesses.
Employers urged to give cancer survivors a stronger voice when returning to work
New research warns current workplace support is inadequate for employees returning after cancer, calling for deeper dialogue and personalised reintegration.
Welsh steel firm wins £1.1m Ukraine bridge contract to support post-war reconstruction
Pro Steel Engineering wins £1.1m contract to supply girders for a war-damaged Ukrainian bridge, showcasing Welsh manufacturing on the global stage.
Pizza Hut ‘stuck in the middle’ as UK dine-in arm collapses into administration
Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in restaurants enter administration amid rising costs and shifting consumer habits, with experts blaming a ‘brutal market squeeze’.
