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AI firms take record 44% of UK small business funding
Power / Energy

AI firms take record 44% of UK small business funding

Smaller UK firms faced tighter funding in 2025 as AI deals drew 44% of equity investment, the British Business Bank said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play
Gaming

EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play

Parents are increasingly uneasy as connected devices become a staple of play, with many hiding WiFi toys or limiting use to restore balance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Klarna partners Money Wellness on free Money MOT checks
Buy Now Pay Later

Klarna partners Money Wellness on free Money MOT checks

The tie-up puts debt and budgeting advice inside a major shopping app, giving UK users an early route to free financial support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
NCC Group joins Cyber Scheme accredited company programme
IoT Security

NCC Group joins Cyber Scheme accredited company programme

The recognition could help buyers identify cyber providers whose staff meet UK professional standards, amid skills shortages and crowded markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Vercel signs Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One deal
Software-as-a-Service

Vercel signs Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One deal

The partnership gives Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS a new digital platforms partner as Formula One teams court technology firms for more than logo space.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
UK firms prefer pre-built AI agents over custom code
Software-as-a-Service

UK firms prefer pre-built AI agents over custom code

Rising token costs are pushing UK businesses towards ready-made AI agents, as fresh research shows they value speed over bespoke development.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
AI grabs 44% of UK smaller-business equity funding
Power / Energy

AI grabs 44% of UK smaller-business equity funding

Smaller UK businesses saw funding weaken as AI deals soaked up a record share of equity investment, despite overall market value slipping 4%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Facewatch launches crime platform with police alerts
Data Protection

Facewatch launches crime platform with police alerts

Retailers will get instant police warnings within four seconds when serious offenders are spotted, as theft and violence remain high.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
PFU launches Ricoh scanners for shared office scanning
Digital Transformation

PFU launches Ricoh scanners for shared office scanning

Shared offices can now scan without a PC as PFU's new Ricoh models aim to speed up digitisation and cut setup time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off
Smart Home

England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off

A 5pm kick-off pushed home internet demand earlier, as viewers logged on before England's knockout win over DR Congo and strained connections.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Phoenix Software completes shift to UK public sector
Data Protection

Phoenix Software completes shift to UK public sector

The move sharpens service for councils, the NHS and schools as the group splits public and private sector operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses
Digital Transformation

Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses

AI specialists are still a minority, but their rapid sales growth signals Britain's scale-up market is broadening beyond traditional sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Anthropic lifts export curbs as AI sovereignty fears grow
Data governance

Anthropic lifts export curbs as AI sovereignty fears grow

Access to closed AI models can be cut off overnight, prompting governments and firms to rethink their reliance on foreign providers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Marble Arch BID appoints Anchor to run Street Team
Outsourcing

Marble Arch BID appoints Anchor to run Street Team

The move keeps a trusted street presence in place for 200 Marble Arch businesses and visitors while adding new security expertise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane
Digital Transformation

Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane

The veteran sales chief says biometrics and payroll integration have reshaped workplace systems since he joined Tensor in 1986.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Penfold adds workplace pensions to Perkbox benefits app
Fintech

Penfold adds workplace pensions to Perkbox benefits app

Employees using Perkbox can now access workplace pensions in the same app as perks and rewards, as providers race to boost engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data
Software-as-a-Service

Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data

Facilities teams can act sooner on legionella risks as assessment findings are made available before the full report is signed off.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
BioLabs picks Cambridge for first UK site at campus
Data Science

BioLabs picks Cambridge for first UK site at campus

The move gives the campus its first commercial occupier for The Sequence and adds 21,000 sq ft of labs for health start-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m
Data Protection

Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m

Providers now face a test of service quality as pension dashboard use could trigger more member enquiries and expose data gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026