UK Archives

Perkbox gets £13.5m funding boost for employee experience platform

May 2, 2019

Employee experience platform Perkbox has raised £13.5m in equity funding, to support its worldwide expansion plans and new product launches.

IT skills gap: The 6 types of tech workers

May 2, 2019

Two-thirds of tech workers would leave their jobs over poor work-life balance, according to new research looking into six tech ‘personalities’ in the workplace to help address the IT skills gap.

SEOmonitor launches free keyword insights tool

May 2, 2019

A new SEO research tool has been launched, allowing digital marketers to gain in-depth keyword insights for free.

Government unveils new cybersecurity laws for IoT devices

May 1, 2019

The UK government is introducing new laws to ensure connected devices are better protected from cyber attacks.

Late Easter bank holiday and warm weather boost UK supermarket performance

April 30, 2019

Following a slow start to the year, consumer spending in the grocery sector increased in April by +5.9% for the four weeks to 20th April, the highest level since the late Easter in 2014 and the summer heatwave of 2013, according to data released today by Nielsen.

Diversity in the tech sector: 24% feel discriminated against

April 25, 2019

The technology sector is currently expanding 2.5 times faster than any other in the UK, but while it can attract a more diverse talent pool, many from minority groups feel stress and discrimination, according to a new report.

Disney takes on Netflix with streaming service

April 12, 2019

Disney has revealed its much anticipated streaming service including every Pixar film ever released, all the Star Wars films and every episode of the Simpsons.

Bensons for Beds and Harveys Furniture hires Upland Rant & Rave for ‘fast feedback’ customer service

April 9, 2019

UK retail group, Steinhoff is rolling out of Upland Rant & Rave fast feedback tech across Bensons for Beds and Harveys Furniture, as part of their improved CRM offering.

Targeting TV viewers: What’s the difference between Game of Thrones and Stranger Things fans?

April 9, 2019

Game of Thrones fans are more likely to be cat-owning country music fans than the general population, while Stanger Things viewers are more likely to own a dog, according to new research.

Poor branding putting companies at risk of losing customers

April 9, 2019

51% of UK adults regularly see adverts without knowing what’s being sold, while 62% walk away from businesses with obscure branding, according to new research.