I am a UK-based journalist and author with more than a decade's experience of writing about startups, tech companies and fast growth businesses. My career in journalism began as Business Editor of BBC World television's pan-European text news services. From there I went on to
U.K. Taxes Are Set To Rise: What Do Entrepreneurs Think?
With a £22 billion hole to fill, the U.K. government is expected to raise taxes in the autumn. Entrepreneurs are likely to be affected so what do they think?
Short Runways: Cash Reserves Still A Problem For U.K. SMBs
Around 30% of U.K. SMBs have relatively low cash reserves and may struggle to cope with sudden shocks, according to a survey of decision makers
The Tricky Series C: How Startups Can Boost Their Funding Chances
Despite an upturn, raising VC capital remains challenging. Trevor Clawson talks to the founder of value realization consultancy Trachet about improving the funding odds
Public/Private: How U.K. State Healthcare Is Nurturing Healthtech
The progress of Strolll - an early stage British healthtech startup - illustrates the role of NHS partnerships and grant funding in nurturing innovation in the U.K.
Hard Choices: U.K. Funding Shift Threatens AI Startup Sector
The U.K. has withdrawn £1.3 billion in technology funding but allocated £32 million to AI projects. What will this mean for deep-tech startups?