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Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.
London startup
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund

The UK government launched a $675 million venture fund, Sovereign AI, to invest in domestic AI startups and reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Venture
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.
Software development
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

AI coding agents have transformed software engineering, changing hiring practices and the skills required for engineers.
London startup
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund

The UK government launched a $675 million venture fund, Sovereign AI, to invest in domestic AI startups and reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Venture
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Education
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 hours ago

UK government seeks collaborators for AI tutoring tools for schools | Computer Weekly

The UK government seeks EdTech and AI companies to develop tutoring tools for underrepresented students in schools.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Why modern fund formation is no longer a bottleneck - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Launching a fund used to be a real test of endurance, with timelines often stretching across many months. The process demanded patience that many ambitious founders found difficult to sustain.
Fundraising
UK politics
fromTheregister
2 days ago

UK told its Big Tech habit is now a national security risk

Britain's reliance on US Big Tech poses national security risks and economic challenges due to control over critical infrastructure.
#ai-innovation
fromFortune
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 hours ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 hours ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
5 hours ago

The April Cost Squeeze: Why Small Businesses Must Plan Ahead, Not Catch Up

April brings significant cost increases that strain cash flow and margins, highlighting the importance of proactive planning for businesses.
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

Users complain of UK Azure capacity problems

Azure UK is full. Like full full. There's no additional quota available in any UK region, meaning no new VMs or AKS clusters can be created.
Tech industry
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

CEO of bitcoin firm championed by Nigel Farage leaves company

Stack BTC faces challenges in proving long-term value after leadership changes and a troubled history with its predecessor company.
Venture
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Behind the Trade: One Engineer's Fight to Modernize Markets - The Village Voice

American financial markets rely on outdated infrastructure despite rapid technological advancements in trading.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

U.K. brands increase media spend despite economic stormclouds

U.K. advertisers plan to increase media budgets by over 7% in Q1 2026 despite economic concerns.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Antioch aims to close the sim-to-real gap, addressing the challenge of making virtual environments realistic enough for robots to operate reliably in the physical world.
Startup companies
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A decade on from Brexit, Britain still flounders without a place in the world | Letters

Brexit has left the UK divided and unhappy, with both supporters and opponents feeling unfulfilled and uncertain about the future.
Web design
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Expert insights on winning strategies at The Drum Search Awards

Winning entries in awards require understanding essential elements and leveraging technology effectively.
#uk-economy
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

UK economy surged before Iran conflict but stagflation now looms for Britain's SMEs

Britain's economy showed unexpected growth before the Iran conflict, but small and mid-sized businesses should prepare for economic challenges ahead.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Budget tax breaks worth 100m come into force for founders and start-ups

New government incentives aim to inject £100 million into Britain's high-growth start-up and scale-up economy through expanded employee share schemes and investment options.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

UK economy surged before Iran conflict but stagflation now looms for Britain's SMEs

Britain's economy showed unexpected growth before the Iran conflict, but small and mid-sized businesses should prepare for economic challenges ahead.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Budget tax breaks worth 100m come into force for founders and start-ups

New government incentives aim to inject £100 million into Britain's high-growth start-up and scale-up economy through expanded employee share schemes and investment options.
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune

Gen Z should trust instincts in career paths, as demonstrated by Kyle Hanslovan's unconventional journey to CEO of a $3 billion cybersecurity firm.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
3 days ago

Hybrid working overtakes pay in race for UK tech talent

Hybrid working is now the primary strategy for UK firms to attract tech talent, surpassing salary as a competitive factor.
European startups
fromTearsheet
3 days ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
#anthropic
London startup
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Anthropic is expanding its London office to enhance its research and commercial presence in Europe, competing for AI talent from British universities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
19 hours ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
London startup
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Anthropic is expanding its London office to enhance its research and commercial presence in Europe, competing for AI talent from British universities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
19 hours ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Fundraising
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Nottingham Digital Summit

Nottingham Digital Summit is a free digital marketing conference on June 21, supporting homelessness charity Framework.
Information security
fromArs Technica
5 hours ago

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Organizations are transitioning to new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves due to vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing threats.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Koodos accelerates growth following success of purpose-driven investment strategy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

At Koodos, we're building something fundamentally different. Our focus is on backing companies that genuinely improve people's lives, while helping investors access opportunities they wouldn't normally see.
Venture
Tech industry
fromTheregister
18 hours ago

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.
#ntt-research
Startup companies
fromTechRepublic
21 hours ago

NTT Research Launches Scale Academy to Bring Lab Technology to Market

NTT Research transitions from pure research to product development with the launch of Scale Academy, aiming to commercialize innovations and meet market demands.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Inside NTT Research's push to commercialize deep tech

NTT Research is evolving to balance long-term scientific discovery with market-driven commercialization through its NTT Research 2.0 initiative.
Startup companies
fromTechRepublic
21 hours ago

NTT Research Launches Scale Academy to Bring Lab Technology to Market

NTT Research transitions from pure research to product development with the launch of Scale Academy, aiming to commercialize innovations and meet market demands.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Inside NTT Research's push to commercialize deep tech

NTT Research is evolving to balance long-term scientific discovery with market-driven commercialization through its NTT Research 2.0 initiative.
#artificial-intelligence
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago
Marketing tech

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC

UK businesses lag behind global leaders in AI investment and innovation, risking their competitive edge in the market.
#entrepreneurship
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
fromForbes
3 days ago
Startup companies

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Marius Meiners co-founded Peec.ai, an AI startup that helps brands optimize their presence in chatbot responses.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
Startup companies
fromForbes
3 days ago

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Marius Meiners co-founded Peec.ai, an AI startup that helps brands optimize their presence in chatbot responses.
Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
4 days ago

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 hour ago

Broadcom brings secure AI agent environment to VMware Tanzu

Broadcom's VMware Tanzu Platform Agent Foundations provides a secure environment for autonomous AI applications with zero-trust networking and automated management.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Britain's gaming industry needs a power-up or risks losing its crown to France, Ireland and Australia

Britain's video games industry risks losing talent and intellectual property to overseas rivals without improved tax and investment incentives.
#broadcom
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Cramer says Broadcom is the real play in Meta's chip partnership

Broadcom is positioned to benefit significantly from Meta's aggressive AI infrastructure spending.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
37 minutes ago

Broadcom's New AI Partnership With Google and Anthropic Could Supercharge the Next Leg of the Rally

Broadcom's partnerships and AI chip designs position it for significant growth amid rising demand for custom silicon solutions.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Cramer says Broadcom is the real play in Meta's chip partnership

Broadcom is positioned to benefit significantly from Meta's aggressive AI infrastructure spending.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
37 minutes ago

Broadcom's New AI Partnership With Google and Anthropic Could Supercharge the Next Leg of the Rally

Broadcom's partnerships and AI chip designs position it for significant growth amid rising demand for custom silicon solutions.
#ai-investment
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first 500m fund investment

The UK government is investing in AI to create jobs and address global challenges despite concerns about job disruption and cybersecurity risks.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first 500m fund investment

The UK government is investing in AI to create jobs and address global challenges despite concerns about job disruption and cybersecurity risks.
#fintech
Venture
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

London fintech Round closes $6M seed to run payroll

Round, a London fintech, closed a $6 million seed round to automate treasury management and payroll for finance teams at fast-growing companies.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

London fintech Round closes $6M seed to run payroll

Round, a London fintech, closed a $6 million seed round to automate treasury management and payroll for finance teams at fast-growing companies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

It will take more than 600m a year to boost UK industrial competitiveness | Nils Pratley

The UK government introduced a scheme to cut electricity bills for select manufacturers, but many industries feel overlooked and under-supported.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.
#openai
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

OpenAI scales back Stargate in Europe; Microsoft fills the gap

OpenAI will lease computing capacity through Microsoft instead of purchasing directly from Nscale's data center in Norway.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn

OpenAI's London headquarters emphasizes the importance of talent over infrastructure in the UK's AI sector.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

OpenAI scales back Stargate in Europe; Microsoft fills the gap

OpenAI will lease computing capacity through Microsoft instead of purchasing directly from Nscale's data center in Norway.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn

OpenAI's London headquarters emphasizes the importance of talent over infrastructure in the UK's AI sector.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
23 hours ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
15 hours ago

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do it

Companies should prioritize upskilling employees in AI to prepare for future job demands and mitigate economic impacts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

The CAM Pathfinder programme is seen as key to realizing the industry's potential, addressing challenges in bringing CAM vehicles to market and providing funding for world-first technologies.
London startup
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How a 2m bitcoin order made Nigel Farage the political face of UK crypto

Nigel Farage promotes a cryptocurrency investment through Stack BTC, where he has a significant personal stake.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
22 hours ago

Rocket Lab Surges 9%, Intuitive Machines Jumps 6% as Space Sector Catches Fire on NASA Contracts and New Tech

Rocket Lab's stock surged 9% due to CEO salary reduction, NASA contracts, and strong revenue growth.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Founders push for 'repeat entrepreneur relief' to keep exit capital flowing back into UK start-ups

A proposed 'repeat entrepreneur relief' aims to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into new ventures by deferring capital gains tax indefinitely.
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The March 2026 US Venture Capital Funding Report

In March 2026, US startups raised $19.06 billion across 630 deals, a significant decline of 64.4% year-over-year from March 2025's $53.5 billion, which was heavily influenced by OpenAI's $40 billion mega-round.
Venture
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Building a smarter London: How embedded systems are driving urban innovation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Embedded systems integrated into London's infrastructure enable real-time monitoring and intelligent decision-making, transforming transport, energy, and logistics to reduce costs and emissions.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

CoreWeave's Winning Streak Goes to 3: Jane Street to Spend $6 Billion for AI Cloud Access

Tech giants are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with CoreWeave emerging as a key player through significant commitments from firms like Jane Street and Meta.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Government doubles down on gaming with 30m funding package as sector eyes global growth

The UK government has launched a £30 million funding initiative to support the video games sector, including a £28.5 million UK Games Fund.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Why More UK Founders Are Turning to VA Agencies Instead of Hiring In-House

UK founders are increasingly opting for EU-based virtual assistants over in-house executive assistants due to cost and efficiency benefits.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Investors are going nuclear to keep UK's AI datacenters fed

Investors are increasingly funding nuclear power as a sustainable solution for the UK's datacenter energy needs.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How the UK became a hub for mobile assets: An analysis by the experts of Rounds - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK combines stable regulation, deep technical and commercial talent, and a pragmatic entrepreneurial mindset, making it highly attractive for mobile asset investment and scaling.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Fractile expansion demonstrates UK growth opportunity | Computer Weekly

Fractile is expanding UK operations with a £100m investment to build AI inference chips claiming up to 50× speed and 90% lower cost versus GPUs, adding 40 roles.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Innovate UK pivots funding to back high-growth firms and future 'industry giants'

Innovate UK is concentrating its £1.1 billion budget on fewer high-potential companies instead of supporting hundreds of thousands of innovators annually, prioritizing scalable technology firms over broad-based support.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Cyber flywheel aims to kick-start UK cyber security startups | Computer Weekly

The UK government and businesses must support cyber security startups to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with momentum comparable to Israel's successful startup culture.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

OpenAI to make London its largest research hub outside US

OpenAI is expanding its London research centre to become its largest hub outside the US, intensifying competition with Google DeepMind for AI talent in the UK capital.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UK digital economy sectors adapt strategies for sustained growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK digital businesses are transitioning from aggressive growth to sustainable models prioritizing lifetime value, data personalization, and regulatory compliance while integrating AI and blockchain technologies.
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