Round up of the latest news and support, including COVID-19 and its impact.
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Recovery Loan Scheme replaces CBILS and BBLS funding landscape
A summary of the new UK government-backed loan scheme.
How startups can attract and retain female talent
Organisational psychologist, Pavneet Khurana, offers practical solutions for businesses.
International Women’s Day 2021: Mo Kanjilal
As part of our International Women’s Day 2021 series, we hear from Mo Kanjilal, Co-Founder of Watch This Space as shares her journey from working in large corporates to starting her own business and her passion for breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.
International Women’s Day 2021: Niamh Crawford-Walker
Niamh Crawford-Walker from #Goals shares her journey and shares her #ChooseToChallenge pledge for International Women’s Day 2021.
International Women's Day 2021: Fireside Chat with Sarah Friar: Replay
We were delighted to be joined by CEO of Nextdoor, Sarah Friar, on International Women’s Day 2021 as she shared her journey from Belfast to San Francisco and all the highs and lows in between.
International Women’s Day 2021: Anne Orr
As part of our International Women’s Day 2021 series, we hear from Anne Orr, Founder of Boards123 as she shares her journey into entrepreneurship and her #ChooseToChallenge pledge.
Budget 2021: Key announcements for startups
The most relevant points for UK startups and SMEs. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a slew of support measures aimed at helping startups and small businesses “level up”.
Latest changes to government support schemes: February
Changes to the Kickstart Scheme, Bounce Back Loans and apprenticeships.
Government Covid support schemes: overview and updates
An archive of government startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.
Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: Jan 16 – Jan 23, 2021
A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.
Employing non UK staff post-Brexit: a 2-minute guide
Guidance for startups and small businesses looking to retain and employ EU nationals and workers from the rest of the world now that the Brexit transition period has ended.
What the Free Trade Agreement means for exporting: a 2-minute guide for startups
The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup exports to the EU.
What the Free Trade Agreement means for importing: a 2-minute guide for startups
The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup imports from the EU.
Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: Jan 9 – Jan 16, 2021
A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.
Agriculture, horticulture and robotics – the future of farming in 2021
We asked our Eagle Labs Farm partner, the University of Lincoln, about their predictions for key trends in 2021.
Economic game changers for 2021: recession, government support, and currency trends
William Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer for Barclays Investment Solutions, on the major economic issues that startup founders need to consider.
Government announces £594 million in new business support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £594 million support package for struggling UK businesses one day after the government announced a new nation-wide lockdown.
Here’s what the C-suite really think about emerging technologies
Key data for tech founders selling to corporates.
Economic game changers for 2021: Covid, Brexit, and a new US president
William Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer for Barclays Investment Solutions, on the major economic trends that startup founders need to consider in 2021.
Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: Nov 30–Dec 15
A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.
Simmons Wavelength: Our journey with Eagle Labs
Sophia Adams Bhatti, Head of Strategy and Policy at Simmons Wavelength, on why an early partnership with the Lab was important and how it helped create success.
2020: A business community working together
We celebrate the way in which the startup community pulled together through an incredibly challenging year.
Getting your startup ready for the end of the Brexit transition period
There are five key areas startups should consider get prepared, says Darren Farnell, Head of Barclays Business Banking Telephony Relationships UK.
Employing EU staff after the Brexit transition period: a 2-minute guide
Guidance for startups and small businesses looking to retain and employ EU nationals after the Brexit transition period ends.
Importing after the Brexit transition period: 2-minute guide for startups
The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup imports from the EU and elsewhere.
Exporting after the Brexit transition period: 2-minute guide for startups
The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup exports to the EU and how that process will change next year.
Government support for businesses: schemes, extensions and end-dates
Business support schemes have been extended in light of the new lockdown.
North American trade: insights and expectations
Key takeaways from a recent event with Antony Phillipson, HM Trade Commissioner for North America.
Black History Month: Black figures and historians
Indie Gordon from Foundervine describes this upcoming virtual event and explains why it’s not to be missed.
Apply to join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator powered by Foundervine
Join this free 12-week accelerator – here’s all you need to know.
How the new Covid-19 business support package can help startups
A look at the ways startups can make use of the changes to the UK Government’s Covid-19 support loans and grants.
How Covid-19 has changed the way I run my startup
Criton Founder and CEO Julie Grieve explains how Covid-19 caused her hospitality startup to see unprecedented growth.
Covid-19 contact tracing apps: room for innovative startups
Hailed as crucial tools in the battle against Covid-19, a flood of contact tracing apps have hit the market. But what role do startups have to play in battling the pandemic?
The future of smart glasses: a $2bn industry by 2030?
Market forecasts and trends that will shape the sector.
The Job Support Scheme: what founders and staff need to know
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new Job Support Scheme on 24 September. Here’s what you need to know.
How the new Covid-19 business support package can help startups
A look at the ways startups can make use of the changes to the UK Government’s Covid-19 support loans and grants.
5 ways Covid-19 has impacted the future of work
Expert views on the different ways Covid-19 has altered our working lives and how we can navigate them.
How FinTechs and Rise have responded to Covid-19
Rise New York’s FinTech platform team explains how the network is helping its members adapt to new ways of working.
A bright future for Rise and Eagle Labs
Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey on five years of Rise and Eagle Labs and how the networks are becoming more globally accessible.
What do new ways of working mean for the startup world?
Covid-19 has fast-tracked new working practices and highlighted the benefits of flexible co-working spaces.
Apply for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2020
The nominations for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2020 are now open, find out how to apply.
Six predictions for the future of work
From extended reality to disposable desk covers, startups are helping shape new ways of working.
How different countries and startups are emerging from lockdown
We take a look at policies and practices from around the world.
Future fund - what you need to know
The Future Fund launches today, here Juliet Rogan, Barclays Head of High Growth & Entrepreneurs Coverage, explains the headline terms and how to apply.
Wearables to help socially distance, e-sports coaching startup wins funding and Twitter employees may stay home forever
A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to Covid-19 and its consequences.
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Innovate UK’s funding package: what you need to know
Innovate UK has announced further details of the funding offered through its new coronavirus business support package. We break down what funds are available, who can apply and how.
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Innovate UK launches support scheme
Existing customers with Innovate UK can now access a coronavirus business support scheme.
Barclays Ventures partners with Innovate UK to fund Healthy Ageing projects
Barclays Ventures has been selected as one of three investment partners to work with Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, as part of its Healthy Ageing Investment Accelerator.
Advice for startups responding to Covid-19
Ben Davey, Barclays Ventures CEO, on the lessons he has learned in responding to the coronavirus crisis and his advice to startups.
Mobility startups, enterprise technology plus robotic graduations
A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to Covid-19 and its consequences.
UK furlough scheme extended to October
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that employers will start sharing costs of furlough from August.
How startups can build resilience
James Ankers, Chief Investment Officer at Barclays Ventures, looks at how to create a resilient business in tough times.
Vaccine research, breath-monitoring wearables and virtual bike races
A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to the ongoing disruption.
Top up fund for local business grant fund scheme announced
Extra funding released to support businesses not covered by existing local authority grants.
Bounce Back loan scheme launches
The government’s new Bounce Back loan scheme has opened for applications. Here is what you need to know.
Bounce Back loans welcomed “but not an easy option"
Industry experts share their thoughts on the proposed government support scheme.
Latest UK Government Support Packages for Start-ups and Scale-Ups
Watch a replay of our panel session on the new government support for start-ups and scale-ups.
Bounce Back loans – 25% of turnover and more details
Juliet Rogan, Barclays Head of High Growth and Entrepreneurs Coverage, considers the specifics of the new government loan scheme.
What the Bounce Back loans mean for startups
Ben Davey, Barclays Ventures CEO, on the new Bounce Back loan scheme and the government coronavirus business support measures as a whole.
Can startups help local businesses?
Weekly news podcast looking at global sectors and tech trends.
Grant funding: Startups saviour or another bump in the road?
Last Monday, the early stage business community was greeted with a welcomed £1.25bn funding package from HMT, aimed at supporting businesses who were unable to access the CBILS support scheme.
New UK government-backed microloan scheme announced £50,000 loans may be available in the first weeks of May
A new microloan scheme announced today, Monday, will give startups and small firms access to loans entirely backed by the UK government.
Government funding could drive diversity and strategic growth
Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey identifies major opportunities as the government develops its support packages for startups.
How Coronavirus has impacted the startup community
Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey on the incredible response from the startup community to the Coronavirus crisis and what his team is doing to help.
Innovate UK to rapidly support businesses and drive innovation through the coronavirus outbreak
Agency aims for accelerated grant and loan payments and faster application processes.
Daily Download
Twitter tackles misinformation, BBI puts £10m into seed fund and Volvo goes remote.
Future Fund applications may open in early May
Applications for Future Fund support could be made as early as the first week of May, according to an industry expert who has been working with the government on the scheme.
Daily Download
Netflix surges in lockdown, US Senate passes relief bill and Spotify adds fundraiser feature.
Pharma unites, payments dip and green transport stays hopeful
A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.
Daily Download
Tools developed against coronavirus email scams, and healthtech startups revolutionise GP practices.
Working from home legal questions, answered
What legal issues around working remotely do startup founders and their employees need to be aware of? Deborah McGargle, Chief Legal Officer at SeedLegals, answers the important questions.
UK tech sector welcomes government support for startups
Leaders in business and in the tech sector have welcomed the government’s new support measures for small innovative businesses.
Which businesses benefit from the ‘Future Fund’
The Chancellor has announced a welcome boost to the startup and scale-up economy with a £1.25Bn package to support innovative and high growth businesses.
Chancellor announces £1.25 billion support
Today the UK government announced a £1.25 billion package to support innovative UK businesses. The package includes a Future Fund of £250m of taxpayer money for startups.
Future Fund: the key terms
The Future Fund is a new bridge funding scheme to issue convertible loans to startups and other innovative companies that are facing financing difficulties due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Government support for SMEs, updated
As UK ministers announce a three-week extension to lockdown, we look at the current state of the government’s support measures for SMEs.
If a recession is looming, what impact on equity raising is expected?
This week, the International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organisation predicted a deep global recession caused by the economic impacts of coronavirus.
Tech better placed to avoid job losses, ID startup raises £80m
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Threats to mobility schemes but opportunities for startups as consumers go local
A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.
Insuring remote workers
It’s a good time to review your insurance policy to make sure that you’re covered for having staff working remotely. We take a look at what founders should check for.
Social media used to predict future UK spikes in coronavirus cases
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
The impact of COVID-19 on city mobility
By Nadine Timmer, Smart City Programme Lead, Barclays Ventures.
How is coronavirus transforming retail?
Benjamin's blog, Funding Solutions and Business Insights Lead for Eagle Labs.
Fintechs on the up, robots join the fight and concerns over digital privacy
A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.
Daily download
WhatsApp limits message forwarding function to curb misinformation spread.
Government recruits video games industry and grant competition launched
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Grants for startups creating Covid-19 solutions
The UK government has created a pot of £20m in grant funding for technology and R&D businesses.
Daily download
UK tech leaders call for government support for startups - latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Applications now open for the 2021 New York Accelerator
Applications for the 2021 New York Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars, are open through 27 September 2020.
How could employees secure their PC’s and laptops
Startup founders and their teams are now working from home with some forced to use personal PCs and laptops. IT consultant for SMEs Damian Kiernander outlines 9 simple steps to secure and protect your business online.
Quarantine tracking and virus tracing apps plus free homeworking policies
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
NHS launches messenger service, and researchers develop robots for isolation ward care
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Covid-19 scams rise, China turns to AI for prevention and “till-less” shopping
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Fintech app use skyrockets and the fight against disease misinformation begins
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Google and Apple join fight against Covid-19
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Support for self-employed: what you need to know
In response to the coronavirus economic crisis the government has announced a financial support package for the self-employed.
Impact on capital markets
Investment experts consider how the coronavirus is impacting stocks, shares and bonds around the world.
Chancellor announces measures to help businesses impacted by COVID-19
When the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced further support for businesses, he offered an underwrite to keep UK jobs safe.
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Remote software under pressure but companies are confident
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Startup support: Government launches hub
The UK government has set-up a hub to help businesses find out what support is available to them in response to the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus.
Internet outages, tracking the virus and a $1m lawtech relief fund
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Covid-19 Tech news and insights
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
How coronavirus will change the way we work
Are we set for a permanent shift in how we work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? If so, what will the changes mean in practical terms?
Emergency funding and help for non-profits
Covid-19 is putting non-profit and social enterprise startups under massive pressure. Here are some sources of funding and assistance to help.
Get an economic snapshot of Covid-19
What’s becoming increasingly clear is that the Covid-19 pandemic will hit economic activity substantially in the UK and around the world.
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Isolate yourself not your business
With the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), you can support your business through this difficult time.
School closures: what employees and employers need to know
Schools across the UK will be closed to the vast majority children in a further escalation of government measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Building a business to survive a crisis
A business proposition that is built to sustain is more likely to attract investment in the current coronavirus-effected climate..
Look beyond the panic and identify the opportunity
William Hobbs, Chief Investment Office at Barclays Wealth & Investments surveys the economic outlook for investors.
Covid-19: what employees need to know
Coronavirus is causing unprecedented disruption to everyday life and is already having a huge impact on startups and small businesses.
What employers need to know about sick pay
The rules around Statutory Sick Pay have changed to lighten the load for small businesses.
Coronavirus to boost virtual reality industry?
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a form of long-term social distancing across the world.
CBILS and other initiatives to help support British businesses
Covid-19 is having a massive impact on startups and early stage companies
5 people helping set the IoT agenda
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Bondsmart: Two years after Flight Programme
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Little Inventors for Creative Schools
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Podcasts
Budget Analysis Podcast: Investment Special
A panel of experts discuss what the budget means for the economy and British investors.
In this special Budget podcast from Barclays UK Investment Insights a panel of experts consider the changes announced in Chancellor Sunak’s Spring Budget. They discuss the initial measures taken to offset the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus, and what all this may mean for investors.
The podcast is hosted by Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), with Lee Platt (Director, Wealth Planning), Sophie Traherne (Senior UK Political Analyst), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and special guest Emma Hosking-Williams (Director, Ernst & Young).
The podcast was recorded soon after the budget was announced on 11 March and so does not cover more recent spending announcements or government policies.
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