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UK startups shift outside Central London, report finds

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UK startup formation spreads beyond Central London as commuter-belt towns outpace major cities for virtual office sign-ups, Hoxton Mix says.
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Women could return to UK tech under better conditions

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Akamai survey says 39% of women who left UK technology would return if employers offered better pay, flexibility and progression.
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Humanforce launches Connect for frontline labour fulfilment

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Humanforce broadens frontline labour platform with Connect, uniting agency management, private marketplaces and contingent workforce orchestration.
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Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

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Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.
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Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips

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Bucharest crowned Europe's most startup-friendly city as London ranks 69th globally, with Eastern European hubs sweeping the top three.
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Deel urges Australian bosses to rethink remote work

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Deel urges Australian employers to focus on management, trust and clear goals as cost-of-living pressures revive the home-working debate.
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ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop

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ControlUp unveils DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop, promising tighter cost controls, automated scaling and simpler management for large estates.
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UK jobseekers use AI in applications, but trust humans

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UK jobseekers are embracing AI to polish applications, but a new survey suggests human oversight and clear pay details are key to winning trust.
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AI speeds up workdays but doesn't lighten workloads

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AI is speeding up shorter workdays but piling on more tasks, with rising collaboration, multitasking and weekend work, a study finds.
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WaveMaker women urge shared support to 'Give to Gain'

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WaveMaker women leaders call for shared support at home and work, saying inclusive cultures help teams 'Give to Gain' and drive innovation.
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Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

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Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.
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UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend

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UK transport and storage firms turn their backs on homeworking, with uptake plunging as other sectors stick with flexible work models.
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Survey reveals motherhood penalty men struggle to see

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New UK data shows men see parenthood penalties as gender neutral, even as women report a clear, lasting motherhood hit to pay and progression.
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'He/Him Salary' & hidden barriers still hold women back

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'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.
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IWD 2026 - Give to Gain: A personal journey

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From sceptic to advocate, one woman's journey shows how giving support, speaking up and seeking balance can transform confidence.
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From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs

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Digital marketplaces are empowering UK women to turn side hustles into scalable brands, bypassing traditional funding bottlenecks.
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Why women must be seen in AI's hidden enablement layer

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Women in tech are urged to look beyond shiny apps to the hidden AI infrastructure where high-impact, world-changing work quietly happens.
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The hidden support gaps holding women back at work

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Hidden gaps in mentoring, health and leadership support are quietly stalling women's careers, despite workplaces claiming progress on equality.
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5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise

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Women in tech are still paid less and promoted slower; here are five strategic steps to negotiate the rise your impact deserves.
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Giving trust to gain impact: What I've learned as a woman in tech

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A tech leader reflects on how trust, mentorship and flexible work can unlock women's voices, reshape teams and build more inclusive products.