Daily Express :: StartUp Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 23:24:46 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Not Cambridge or Bath - the UK’s ‘best’ city for independent businesses]]>

In first place was a surprising location also associated with its world-class university.

]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000UKEntrepreneur, Cities, StartUp, Oxford, Independent businesses, Entrepreneurial growth, UK cities, shopping, businesses, indie, independent shops, shops, stores, ranking, ons, research, Independent Businesses, Business Survival Rate, Entrepreneurial G<![CDATA[F1 world champion adds £75m to investment fund as major financial milestone passed]]>

An F1 great has turned their attention to the world of venture capital.

]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:13:00 +0000F1Nico Rosberg, StartUp, Investing, F1 (section), Rosberg Ventures, venture capital, F1, F1 news<![CDATA[UK SMEs struggle with start-up funds as average business starts with less than 6k]]>

Many entrepreneurs find themselves dipping into personal savings or borrowing from family to bring their dreams to life.

]]>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:20:00 +0000Personal FinanceCity & Business (section), Santander, StartUp, Entrepreneur, UK SMEs, start-up funding, Santander X Awards, entrepreneurial challenges<![CDATA[Santander to give away £15,000 to businesses - see if you're eligible and how to apply]]>

You may be able to get £15,000 - see how to apply and if you are eliible

]]>Thu, 29 May 2025 13:04:00 +0100City & BusinessSantander, StartUp, Entrepreneur, Santander X Awards, UK startups, business funding, entrepreneurship competition<![CDATA[More than a third of women entrepreneurs face gender discrimination, study claims]]>

A study of 500 female small business owners found that 35% have faced gender bias in the workplace - and it's putting other women off.

]]>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:20:00 +0100Personal FinanceWomen's rights, Gender equality, StartUp, Gender discrimination, Women entrepreneurs, Startup Angel competition, Work-life balance.<![CDATA[The beautiful country offering you £77k to move there - but there's a huge catch]]>

While some schemes require you to restore a house or have a family, this one requires a business.

]]>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:37:00 +0100WorldStartUp, Chile, Start-up Chile, international talent, equity-free funding<![CDATA[Moment German rocket launch ends in complete disaster]]>

The test rocket was aiming to kick-start satellite launches from Europe but it fell to the ground and exploded in 40 seconds.

]]>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:06:00 +0100WorldGerman start-up, orbital rocket, Norway spaceport, launch failure<![CDATA['Facebook for doctors' app launches in the UK - and could help NHS]]>

The SurgeOn app is a social networking platform for practitioners around the world to connect, share skills, ask questions and learn from each other

]]>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:45:00 +0000Healthapp, NHS, SurgeOn app, UK launch, medical networking, NHS collaboration<![CDATA[Meghan Markle told the 2 things she must overcome for success but finds 'really difficult']]>

Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard brand appears stalled after a promising start, with a Royal expert outlining two things she finds 'really difficult'

]]>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:13:00 +0100RoyalMeghan Markle, American Riviera Orchard, staff management, brand launch, Royal Family<![CDATA[One in five Brits want to start their own business or side hustle, study finds]]>

A study of 2,000 adults found 22% are considering setting up their own business or side hustle in the next 24 months, with 40% wanting to be their own boss

]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100City & BusinessStartup, business, disabilities, grants, competition