UK Spring Statement puts pressure on firms to move AI from pilots to core systems and make retail supply chains agile amid weak demand.
Women hit by UK fraud report deeper anxiety and money woes than men, with younger women facing the harshest ongoing fallout.
UK Spring Statement wins tech sector praise for stability, but experts warn growth hinges on real progress in AI skills and cyber resilience.
EASI opens applications for its 2026 awards, offering a GBP £10,000 grant and year-long support to UK founders driving social impact.
Sharp swings in online peak spending and 64% checkout abandonment risk derailing retailers' forecasts and promo plans for 2026.
Space Forge opens £13 million Swansea hub to link microgravity chip production with Welsh semiconductor research and manufacturing.
Energyz Black wins Hotwire's debut Accelerator, securing pro bono PR support to scale its AI-driven energy careers and skills platform.
Sasol slashes Java licensing costs 92% by standardising 150+ critical applications on Azul, securing systems tied to $14 billion turnover.
BBC Bitesize expands its AI careers guide to help anxious UK teenagers understand the tech's role in future jobs and build confidence.
UK recruiter WMIS joins industry body TCCA to strengthen global talent pipelines across the evolving critical communications sector.
Pricer pilots Avenue digital shelf-edge displays with East of England Co-op, promising richer in-aisle promotions and new revenue streams.
Holland & Barrett's tech and automation drive lifts revenue 11% to GBP £981m, with digital sales surging towards the GBP £1bn mark.
Gearset unveils AI-powered no-code UI testing for Salesforce, aiming to ease complexity and cut deployment risk for global DevOps teams.
Modulr and HiBob link payroll and payments in one embedded workflow to cut errors, ease pay day pressure and boost employee trust.
Nearly half of UK public back AI for faster, more accessible services, but demand tight rules, oversight and visible accountability.
Infosecurity Europe will expand its Channel Zone in 2026, reflecting soaring reliance on managed security partners across Europe.
Wickes has launched Wickes Connected Retail Media with Epsilon, blending store and digital data to target home improvement shoppers.
UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.
UK female founders say peer networks and mentors matter most as they battle funding barriers, burnout and a gender gap in investment.
British Museum to roll out AI weapons screening at all entrances after trials showed up to triple the throughput of older checks.
