The TUC says self-employment has accounted for 44% of all employment growth since May 2010.

Mini Mobile Robotic Printer aims to make portable printing possible with a device that fits into a pocket.

A new start-up is creating a 3D digital avatar that will talk to your loved ones when you're gone.

Space agency is releasing over 1,000 computer codes in open-access software catalogue.

India's main opposition BJP releases much-awaited manifesto as polling begins.

Shadow chancellor Balls says in speech to BCC he backs markets, but would intervene where necessary.

We are not entering another Cold War: Full text of US president's address after EU/Nato meeting

IBTimes UK gains exclusive access to Egypt's ministers and business leaders over the crisis

Time for Palestinians to 'stop denying history' Israeli PM tells American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Allan says there is no doubt women setting up in firms is something that can only be positive for the economy.

U.S. actor Matt Damon received an award at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Tuesday night (January 21) in his capacity as co-founder of water.org.

Vladimir Putin's announcement that he will pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is one of the stand out announcements in Russia

The programme is backed by the Department for UK Trade and Investment.

Fintan Donohue, executive chair of Gazelle, says the UK's labour market has changed.

Jaber Shah was bullied because of his height, but the college student turned the experience into a positive.

European Commission and ECB research highlights ongoing SME finance crunch holding back recovery.

South Africa's road safety record comes bottom of list of 36 mostly developed countries, discovers expat Cath Everett.

Business rankings do not stigmatise nations claims World Bank

Director of the Europe and Middle East division says philanthropy and entrepreneurship is vital for economic recovery

Bill and Melinda Gates' foundation is battling to convince politicians and the public to focus on philanthropy and entrepreneurship after the economic downturn had a detrimental impact of people parting with their money.

Lopez hopes his technology will detect potential oil pipe leaks before they happen.

Ovung talks about how the Sirius Programme will help his business deliver clean water to poorest parts of world.

Consultancy and outsourcing giant Accenture uses its Skills to Succeed programme to encourage young entrepreneurs.

The Skills to Succeed programme encourages young entrepreneurs.

Youth Business International works with young people across the globe to foster entrepreneurship.

OECD urges Dublin to 'think strategically' to get the young back into work.

UKTI's Sirius Programme offers support package, including relocation to UK, to foreign students with innovative start-up ideas.

Britain has 270,000 digital companies in the UK, according to NIESR.

Bilimoria tells IBTimes UK about founding Cobra Beer and future UK-India business relations.

Entrepreneur and author Simon Dolan says going to university is completely pointless