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Finance · AI
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 Emergent Raises Series C at $1.5B Valuation to Help Entrepreneurs and SMBs Build the Software Their Businesses Run On Creaegis led the round, with Claypond and Sentinel Global co-leading and participation from Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Lightspeed, and Y Combinator as Emergent powers a new generation of AI-native businesses. San Francisco, CA — July 15, 2026 — Emergent, the fast-growing AI software creation platform that helps founders and business owners build full-stack, production-ready web and mobile applications, today announced a $130 million Series C financing. The round was led by Creaegis, with Claypond and Sentinel Global co-leading and participation from Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Lightspeed, and Y Combinator. The round quintup
Jul 15 · 13:40·Pressat
Finance · Real Estate
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 The UK property sector is a major economic driver in the country, employing over 12 million people and contributing £1.7 billion directly to GDP annually. This report looks at the challenges facing the property industry right now, from regulations to costs and what the future may hold for the industry. Property sector sees highest lending figures, Funding Circle data reveals Funding Circle’s data has shown that the Property and Construction sector has seen the highest amount of lending across industries, along with a 30% year-on-year increase. Although the property sector ranks fourth overall for percentage change, with stronger increases from Consumer, Wholesale and Agriculture, the amount makes the property sector the largest single industry category. The increase
Jul 15 · 13:40·Pressat
In the wire
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 Markets will breathe a sigh of relief if incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham keeps Ed Miliband out of the Treasury, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The comments come as reports suggest opponents within Burnham’s own camp have quashed Miliband’s bid for the Treasury, with Labour whips reportedly steering the role toward home secretary Shabana Mahmood, while foreign secretary Yvette Cooper is also being floated as a contender. Miliband, a key architect of Burnham’s leadership campaign and the first Cabinet minister to break ranks and call for Sir Keir Starmer’s departure, is instead expected to be offered the Foreign Office. Burnham takes office on Monday, July 20, becoming the UK’s s
Jul 15 · 13:39·Pressat
Finance
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 The Invest in Women Taskforce has surpassed £100 million in capital deployment, with over £115 million now reaching women-led and mixed fund managers and businesses.Recent investments include BGF’s multi-million-pound investment in adventure travel specialist Wild Frontiers, alongside Bootstrap 4F’s commitments to Seedcamp VII LP, Seedcamp Nation II LP and Evertrue Capital I LP.Since launching in 2024, the Taskforce has convened £635 million in capital commitments, more than double its original £250 million ambition. 15 July 2026: Today, the Invest in Women Taskforce has announced that over £115 million of capital has now been deployed through its funding pool, marking a major step forward in its mission to increase the flow of funding to women investors and women-l
Jul 15 · 13:39·Pressat
Healthcare
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 Booking is now live for the Connected Lives training programme, with events in 20 locations across Scotland and online. The new training programme from Befriending Networks kicks off in Edinburgh on Tuesday 11 August and will continue until February 2027, visiting 20 towns and cities across Scotland. Four online sessions will also be available for those who are unable to attend in person. Connected Lives training is free and open to staff and volunteers at third sector organisations based in Scotland who want to feel more confident supporting people living with dementia. Research suggests that social isolation is a key risk factor for developing dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK estimates that if everyone kept socially connected, there would be five fewer cases of d
Jul 15 · 13:16·Pressat
Energy
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 Organic Waste Solutions is processing an estimated 9,000 tonnes of household food waste per year from Durham County Council, converting county-wide collections into renewable energy and agricultural bio-fertiliser. Durham County Council has started household food waste collections across the county, with around half of the material being processed by Organic Waste Solutions at the Wardley Anaerobic Digestion facility on the outskirts of Gateshead. The estimated 9,000 tonnes of food waste collected annually is being converted into enough renewable energy to help fuel up to 10,000 North East homes, waste that would otherwise have gone to an Energy from Waste facility. The partnership follows the introduction of legislation requiring all English local authorities to pr
Jul 15 · 13:16·Pressat
In the wire
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 CleanupUK launches nationwide campaign encouraging people to protect wildlife, strengthen communities and enjoy the outdoors this summer. This summer, national environmental charity CleanupUK is calling on families, community groups, schools, youth organisations and businesses to take simple action that makes a lasting difference by joining its Love Nature, Pick Litter campaign. Running throughout the summer holidays, the campaign encourages people of all ages to spend time outdoors, care for the places they love and help create cleaner, greener neighbourhoods by organising or joining a litter-pick in their local area. Every year, millions of pieces of litter end up in our parks, streets, rivers and countryside, threatening wildlife, polluting waterways and spoiling
Jul 15 · 13:15·Pressat
Energy
Wednesday 15 July, 2026 Three prize tiers, one big goal: from 15 July 2026, the digital energy supplier specialising in renewable energy is giving away instant prizes, monthly non-cash prizes and a top prize of €1,000,000. The full terms and conditions of participation set out all the details. Today marks the launch of “Wheel of Watt”, the largest prize draw campaign since PLAN-B NET ZERO was founded. The concept: three prize tiers that build on one another. Immediately after registration, the “Wheel of Watt” determines whether an instant prize is waiting. This is followed by five monthly “Power Packs” draws, before the grand final draw for the €1,000,000 top prize at the end of the campaign. Both new and existing customers can take part. The exact eligibility requirements, deadlines and g
Jul 15 · 13:15·Pressat
Healthcare
(PR-inside.com) ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / While remote work has become a permanent part of life for many professionals,Ankle & Foot Centers of Americais encouraging employees to pay closer attention to their foot health. Years after the work-from-home boom, podiatrists continue to see patients experiencing foot pain and other lower extremity issues related to prolonged sitting, reduced activity, and unsupportive footwear. Working from home often means spending long hours at a desk while barefoot or wearing slippers that lack proper arch support. Combined with hard flooring and decreased daily movement, these habits can contribute to conditions such ..
Jul 15 · 13:00·PR-Inside
Real Estate
(PR-inside.com) DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / For anyone exploring a new career, home inspection offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to build your own business. The question is: how do I know if it's right for me, and where do I even start? American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT)byThe CE Shopis hosting a free live webinar"Becoming A Home Inspector"on Thursday, July 23 at 7pm CT. This session will feature Teto Toledo Ramos, a licensed Texas Professional Real Estate Inspector, who will share practical insight into the industry and answer questions about getting started. This webinar is designed specifically for ..
Jul 15 · 13:00·PR-Inside
AI
(PR-inside.com) 84% of employees expect AI-generated impersonation to slip past them NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / A recent survey by Trustmi, a leader in behavioral AI payment security, found that while organizations are continuing to invest in traditional cybersecurity training and awareness, there is still a significant gap in the ability of employees who handle payments and financial workflows to identify modern threats.. AI-driven fraud is increasingly bypassing traditional phishing tactics altogether and instead exploits trusted workplace communications, creating a dangerous gap between what employees think they can recognize and what modern fraud actually looks like. That ..
Jul 15 · 13:00·PR-Inside
In the wire
(PR-inside.com) Defense-oriented cybersecurity professionals to convene in Chicago Sept. 10-13 CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / Blue Team Con, the only annual in-person cybersecurity conference specifically for defenders, today announced that Ian Coldwater, cochair of the Security Special Interest Group for the Kubernetes project, will deliver the keynote address titled "We Keep Us Safe" at this year's convention, taking place September 10-13, at the Swissôtel Chicago. In addition, organizers announced the full list of training sessions and talks scheduled for September during the conference. Find more information and register at blueteamcon.com. Coldwater is an independent security consultant, a longtime ..
Jul 15 · 13:00·PR-Inside