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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is the flagship early-stage startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, spotlighting the world’s most promising young companies. Each year, thousands of applicants from around the globe vie for one of 200 slots in the cohort, which provides unparalleled visibility, access to top-tier investors, and opportunities to grow.  Early-stage startups from around the world are joining the Startup Battlefield email list to be the first to know when applications open in mid-February. Don’t miss a beat if you’re ready to join the action.  What is Startup Battlefield?  Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images Startup Battlefield 200 is a highly selective startup launch program designed to…

Location : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25 and the A308 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 19 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 19 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. Source link

Revolut, a London-based digital banking and payments company, has applied for a full banking license in Peru as part of its expansion across Latin America, Bloomberg reported on Monday. If approved, the license will allow the company to operate as a regulated bank in the country, adding Peru to a list of regional markets alongside Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. Bloomberg said Revolut plans to compete primarily with incumbent banks rather than newer fintech rivals.Revolut has identified remittances and cross-border payments as key parts of its local strategy, noting that about 1 million people in Peru rely on money sent from…

On December 18, emergency services were called to the incident in First Avenue, Hove. No one was injured in the incident, but a number of cars were crushed. The road was closed as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Now, the Health and Safety Executive has confirmed that it will not be investigating the incident. The aftermath of the collapse as the road remained closed the following day (Image: Eddie Mitchell) The collapse happened during stormy weather which also brought strong winds to the coast, leading to the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for rain. Speaking to…

Losing the hundreds of potted vegetation could save the cash-strapped authority £40,000 a year.13:54, 19 Jan 2026Updated 13:59, 19 Jan 2026Savings-seeking Kent County Council (KCC) is set to get rid of office plants(Image: )Savings-seeking Kent County Council (KCC) is set to get rid of office plants in order to prune costs of running the country’s largest local authority. Losing the hundreds of potted vegetation could save the cash-strapped authority £40,000 a year.It is one of a number of areas of spend and potential income generation being explored by the Reform UK-led council to drill down on costs. The authority also…

The AI industry entered 2025 with strong momentum.  There were 49 startups that raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024, per our count at TechCrunch; three companies raised more than one “mega-round,” and seven companies raised rounds that were $1 billion in size or larger.  The industry didn’t slow down in 2025. While less companies raised rounds larger than $1 billion, four — Anthropic raised two rounds over $1 billion — significantly more companies raised multiple rounds compared to 2024, eight.   How will 2026 compare? Elon Musk’s xAI announced a $20 billion Series E round and Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs raised a $250 million seed round (with OpenAI as the lead investor) in the first few weeks of 2026, so signs point to another strong…

Elon Musk’s Starlink has made headlines again, but this time it’s not for rockets. The company’s latest move in the UK is all about price, and it’s shaking up one of Britain’s most entrenched industries. Starlink has officially introduced a broadband plan priced at £35 per month, undercutting offerings across the industry – including those of long-time industry leader, BT. For UK consumers, the news has been greeted with relief and excitement, but unsurprisngly, BT and other competitiors aren’t quite as thrilled. So, the main question on everybody’s minds is, will this be a genuine challenge to BT’s longstanding grip…

Closures will once again take place near the Dartford CrossingThe A282 and Dartford Crossing will be subject to various closures this week(Image: Getty Images/Dan Kitwood)Drivers will need to navigate around numerous closures on some of Kent’s busiest A-roads and motorways this week. National Highways has confirmed the details on all of the works impacting travel around the county between Monday, January 19 and Sunday, January 26.Key stretches of the A2, A282, A20, M2, M20 and M25 will be affected by overnight road closures over the coming days, typically between the hours of 8pm and 6am to minimise the impact on…

Meta’s enormous bet on virtual reality ended last week, with the company reportedly laying off roughly 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division — about 10% of the unit’s staff — and shutting down several VR game studios, according to The Wall Street Journal. It’s a huge reversal for a company that, just four years ago, staked its entire identity on the concept. Few are going to miss it. As industry watchers might remember, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta in 2021, promising to usher in a new era of technology led by VR devices. In part, the decision was a…

CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tools MarketMarket OverviewQY Research Inc., A global market research and consulting firm, has announced the release of its latest 2025 report titled “CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tools – Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032.” The report provides a data-driven analysis of the global CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tools market, integrating historical insights from 2020-2024 with forward-looking forecasts through 2032. It covers market size, competitive landscape, demand trends, and industry development, offering strategic insights for stakeholders navigating this rapidly evolving sector.The global CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tools market was valued at US$…