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‘Edtech’ business Firefly Learning raises £4.5m

Firefly Learning, an 'Edtech' business dreamt up by two London school boys to help them revise for exams, has secured a series A fundraising of £4.5 million from BGF Ventures and Beringea.

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Finance leaders send their Christmas list to government

Some 200 ACCA members working in public sector finance have called on the government to focus on long-term stability, to start to think strategically and to commit to investment in digital capability.

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UK leads Europe in use of asset based finance

The UK is leading Europe in the use of asset based finance as the total value of UK businesses supported hit an all-time high of €377 billion (£335 billion) in 2015, an increase of 7.4% from €351 billion (£312 billion) in 2014.

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Business Growth Fund reaches £1bn invested

The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has passed £1 billion in committed investments to businesses across Britain following an £11 million investment in holiday park erator Coppergreen Developments.

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‘Trust vacuum’ may explain Trump win

New research reveals what could be an answer to Donald Trump's presidential win. This extends to businesses and brands. Here's why.

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UK SMEs face £34.6bn US election currency risk 

New research reveals that between the uncertainty over the US election and continued post-Brexit fallout, 38 per cent of businesses are worried about currency volatility. But how many are actually prepared?

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The world’s first all-electric mobile office hits the road

This professional office environment on wheels features an integrated fold-out desk, touchscreen computer, wireless internet, smartphone-controlled LED lights, wireless phone charging, Bluetooth audio system, mini fridge and barista-quality coffee machine. But is it practical?

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UK sees 2.2% rise in corporate insolvencies

The Insolvency Service released Q3 figures today, revealing a 2.2. per cent rise in business insolvencies despite a drop in the last quarter. Experts squarely place the blame on Brexit, but is there more to these statistics?

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The world’s first all-electric mobile office hits the road

This professional office environment on wheels features an integrated fold-out desk, touchscreen computer, wireless internet, smartphone-controlled LED lights, wireless phone charging, Bluetooth audio system, mini fridge and barista-quality coffee machine. But is it practical?

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UK sees 2.2% rise in corporate insolvencies

The Insolvency Service released Q3 figures today, revealing a 2.2. per cent rise in business insolvencies despite a drop in the last quarter. Experts squarely place the blame on Brexit, but is there more to these statistics?

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9 in 10 UK managers use bribery when operating overseas

A 12-year study reveals that 80 per cent of board level executives admit to being aware of the corrupt practise, yet very little can be done about it.

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Wind could power 20% of the world by 2030

While the outlook for wind energy looks positive, it would require a great level of commitment from global leaders. Is a world powered by wind just a pipe dream?

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Azimo enables voice-activated money transfers

Customers can simply transfer money by telling Siri the amount of money they want to send and the recipient’s name.

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Fraud detection firm Ravelin secures £3m

Machine learning fraud detection firm Ravelin secures funding to keep pace with the growing rate of payment fraud.

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