Fake job interview apps: five security checks for small employers
Criminals are using convincing recruitment approaches and bogus interview software. Here are five checks small employers can use to protect candidates, staff and their reputation.
New Creative Trade Forum targets export growth for UK creative SMEs
The new Creative Trade Forum and a further £10 million for Innovate UK’s Next Wave programme aim to help UK creative businesses scale and sell overseas.
UK power plant cyber attack: a resilience checklist for small businesses
A cyber attack reportedly took a small UK power generator offline for four days. Here are practical resilience checks SME owners can make now.
£3m energy storage competition: what UK small businesses need to know
UK businesses can apply for a share of £3 million to develop ultra-long duration battery storage projects. Here are the funding limits, eligibility rules and September deadline.
Rural 4G upgrade reaches 150 masts: what it means for small firms
More than 150 rural mast upgrades are now live across the UK. Rural firms should check whether stronger 4G can improve payments, bookings, customer contact and backup connectivity.
G-Cloud 15 opens a £14bn public-sector route for UK tech SMEs
G-Cloud 15 gives UK technology SMEs more flexible entry points to a public-sector cloud framework valued at about £14 billion.
Global Talent visa expansion: what research-led SMEs need to know
More than 100 UK research businesses can now support eligible international scientists and engineers through an expanded Global Talent visa pathway.
Warehouse robots are spreading: what smaller UK retailers should check
Mobile warehouse robots are gaining ground in UK retail. Here are five checks smaller retailers should make before investing in automation.
UKDI Cycle 8: what defence technology SMEs need to know
UKDI Cycle 8 offers funding for rapidly deployable defence technologies. Here are the challenge areas, deadlines and readiness checks for UK SMEs.
Defence SME action plan: how small firms can pursue new contract opportunities
The MOD wants to increase its spending with SMEs by £2.5 billion by summer 2028. Here is what the new action plan means and how capable small firms can prepare.