Rising inflation and interest rates have caused the value of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and Europe to fall by 90% this year. Despite these obstacles 157 companies have continued with their plans to go public, raising a total of $17.9 billion in
When starting a business there are the obvious expenses to think of – equipment and tools, raw materials, rent and utilities, and basic marketing. However, there are also many additional hidden costs associated with starting a business which many entrepreneurs are likely unaware of. It
On Saturday 23 July, 6pm – 11pm, Whitechapel Gallery presents Nocturnal Creatures 2022, connecting with local communities and transforming East London through immersive film, music, performance, art, DJ sets, and a bouncy castle. This free late-night annual festival is open to all and takes place
In the wake of spending cuts on youth services and the pressures of the pandemic, employment intervention Street Elite is offering young people from Southall a second chance to take back control of their lives. Street Elite is a ‘training for work’ initiative that uses
The 2022 everywoman Awards are now open for nominations until 11th July 2022. Celebrating their 20th year, the awards identify and celebrate inspirational female founders whose innovation, passion and purpose will inspire future generations of entrepreneurial women. Lauded by government with a reception at 11
A brand-new arts festival is coming to London this summer at Canary Wharf’s Festival14 headlined by acts including Hip Hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash, disco powerhouse Jocelyn Brown, the electrifying House Gospel Choir and London Legend Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, all of which are sure to
No-fly holidays are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, a recent survey by travel association, ABTA found that one in two (50%) people agreed that environmental sustainability was important to them when choosing a holiday, compared to just one in five back in 2011. Cutting your
In response to the complete absence of action on Dimbleby’s meat reduction recommendation in the National Food Strategy, Humane Society International/UK’s executive director Claire Bass, issues the following statement: “The National Food Strategy was a critical opportunity to create a more healthy, sustainable and equitable
Diversity is a virtue, but one with which many industries in the UK struggle to this day. Discriminatory hiring practices, poor working environments, and outdated attitudes to marginalised communities have contributed to a lack of diversity in key areas. Within the field of law, legal
Peckwater Brands, the UK’s largest virtual brand company, has secured £15 million in its series A seed funding round. This latest funding round, which follows a £3 million seed round in October 2021, brings the business’ post-money valuation to £65 million. Founded in 2019, Peckwater