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Grateful to be wrapping up an inspiring Black History Month! ✊🏾🌟 It was fantastic to see everyone join in across our business for events in Luton and London to honour and celebrate Black history, culture, and community. Huge thanks to Ashleigh Ainsley FRSA for joining us and inspiring our colleagues to dig deeper, look closer and think bigger. Ashleigh shared some powerful insights around current issues combined with opportunities for our team to get involved in actions to support underrepresented communities all year round! Check out the video to see a snapshot of how we celebrated, learned, and connected. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2024 #ReclaimingNarratives #CelebrateCulture #BeBionic

Last week, we wore pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀💖 We’re proud to announce that we raised £662 for Breast Cancer Now. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us make a difference! Together, we can create change! 💪 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BionicForACause #StrongerTogether

On Wednesday at Bionic, we hosted the Talking about Innovation Meetup which brought together leaders to explore the impact of AI: 🔹 Riham Satti, CEO of MeVitae discussed combating cognitive bias in AI and the importance of trust in technology. 🔹 Stuart Leneghan of Optellum shared insights on AI’s potential to create jobs by enhancing lung cancer detection—supporting oncologists, not replacing them. 🔹 Tom Wallbridge from Simplyhealth delved into the ethics of AI, highlighting how it can elevate teams effectively. Thank you to our incredible speakers for igniting these important conversations! 💡 #TalkingaboutInnovation #AIEthics #TechForGood #meetup

We’re excited to announce that Bionic is hosting the Talking About Innovation event this Wednesday in our London HQ office! Join us in welcoming industry leaders as they discuss implementing AI effectively & ethically. Featuring insights from Thomas Wallbridge, Stuart Leneghan, and Riham Satti, followed by networking drinks and nibbles. Looking forward to a great evening! #BionicEvents #Innovation #AI

🌍💚 It’s World Mental Health Day! At Bionic, we prioritize our colleagues' wellbeing through Vitality at Work and our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Meet Paula Liepa, one of our incredible team members, who is running the Paris Marathon in 2025 to support MQ Mental Health Research. Let’s rally behind her! Sponsor Paula here: https://bit.ly/47YivMY 🙌 Good luck, Paula! We’re all cheering for you! 🎉 #WorldMentalHealthDay #BionicSupport #MentalHealthMatters

This feels a bit of a non-story as energy pricing already differs by region - standing charges vary by region based on the complexity of the infrastructure needed to deliver power to that area and the local population's needs, unit rates and the price cap also differ by region. That said, anything that throws a spotlight on the energy market and encourages a discussion about changing how bits of it work should be welcomed. https://lnkd.in/ezqVYvGT

🔐 Join Ben Thornton and Phil Rushton as they dive into the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in cybersecurity. 🚨 Discover expert insights on staying safe online, emerging threats, and the future of digital security in this exclusive Cyber Security Month interview! 💻🛡️ #CyberSecurityMonth #OnlineSafety #TechTalk #StaySafeOnline #CyberAwareness

Celebrating Black History Month at Bionic! We kicked off Black History Month with the first in a series of inspiring sessions hosted by Ashleigh Ainsley FRSA, co-founder of Colorintech.org. Ashleigh took us through an exploration of Black history, culture, and the ongoing challenges black people and people of colour face, in the tech industry. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect with colleagues, all while fostering a greater commitment to inclusivity and social justice. Thank you to everyone who joined, engaged in thoughtful discussions, and made the event a success! #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #DiversityInTech #BeBionic #InclusionMatters

🔜 The #AutumnStatement is set to 'look bleak' with a big financial hole left to fill. The government has hinted it won't directly raise personal taxes, so where exactly will the money come from to fill this black hole? 🤔 There have been whispers of increases to capital gains tax, dividend tax and even IPT tax. These all affect small businesses. IPT (Insurance Premium Tax) is a general tax on insurance premiums, it works like VAT and is passed onto the government by insurers. For most businesses and commercial landlords, there's a standard rate of 12% and it's included in the costs of your insurance premiums. Since 2011 the standard rate of IPT tax has risen by 140% in previous budgets 😱, inflating costs and squeezing the pockets of UK small business owners.  A further rise could make things even worse. Is that fair? ❌😤 #UkSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessSupport #AutumnBudget 

The energy price cap changes tomorrow. It's going up by about 10%, so from October 1 to December 31, household rates will be... 💡 24.50p per kWh of electricity 🔥 6.24p per kWh of gas Standing charges (a flat daily rate paid regardless of how much energy you use) will be... 💡 60.99p per day for electricity 🔥 31.66p per day for gas ❗ A few things to remember... 🏠 The figure of £1,717 per year is based on a typical household using electricity and gas and paying by Direct Debit. If you use more or less than a 'typical household' or pay differently, this will be reflected in your bills. 🏭 There is no price cap on non-domestic energy. If you have a commercial energy meter (your meter class starts with anything other than 01 or 02) then the cap will not affect how much you pay. If you're not on a fixed-rate contract you could see your prices go up though - an increase in the cap could indicate that prices are rising.