Monzo takes current account switching crown

The digital challenger bank is now the most switched to bank in the UK as Nationwide Building Society loses its long-held top spot

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/monzo-takes-current-account-switching-crown-3787080/

Expa launches UK office for European startups

The US-based 'startup studio' will launched a London office to welcome European startups

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/expa-expands-uk-office-for-european-startups-3787004/

Tech Nation launches virtual 'Office Hours' event for female founders

The virtual-based office hours is to connect female founders with early-stage VC investors who will provide business advice and investments

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/playfair-capital-tech-nation-launch-virtual-office-hours-3786639/

Government unveils COVID-19 support package for startups

The Treasury has announced a new set of financial measures aimed at helping startups during the coronavirus pandemic, including a £250 Future Fund for startups with at least £250,000 in funding

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/government-unveils-covid-19-support-package-for-startups-3786334/

How Onfido raised $100 million at the peak of a pandemic

The UK-based digital identity specialist managed to raise a bumper round during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is looking at ways to apply its technology to help combat the global crisis

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/how-onfido-raised-100-million-at-peak-of-pandemic-3786108/

Tech unicorns ask chancellor for access to emergency loans

The 'unicorn letter', sent by some of the best-funded private technology companies in the country, asks the chancellor to form an urgent taskforce to give them access to government-backed lending schemes during the pandemic

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/tech-unicorns-ask-chancellor-for-access-emergency-loans-3785963/