United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 2

The UK budget unveils GBP £26 billion in tax rises alongside new AI investments, including AI Growth Zones and a national supercomputer, sparking mixed business reactions.

JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

AI is now integral to 60% of warehouses globally, boosting productivity and resilience while reshaping workforces, reveals research by Mecalux and MIT.

UK firms face growing Microsoft 365 security and AI risks amid surging M&A migrations, with 43% citing security as their biggest challenge, says ShareGate.

Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.

UK cyber leaders criticise Budget for lacking dedicated cybersecurity funding, risking economic growth and resilience amid rising cyber threats.

The UK Budget’s frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.

Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.

Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.

Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.

The UK’s industrial resilience hinges on cyber security and STEM skills to secure critical infrastructure and safeguard national sovereignty amid digital threats.

UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.

Next-gen data centres rely on advanced, modular cooling and proactive operations to manage rising demands and costly outages in digital infrastructure.

UK company Conflow Power launches solar streetlights with embedded AI, cutting energy use and emissions linked to global AI data centres.

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending’s impact on growth and business confidence.

Procurement teams face rising risks and data overload; agentic AI, like Agent Bob, offers instant intelligence beyond static dashboards to boost strategic decisions.

New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.

Quorum Cyber appoints four senior leaders to support global growth and strengthen its cybersecurity services across North America, the UK and beyond.

London launches the Global Growth Market, a new stock exchange to ease public listing for established growth firms, with trading slated for 2026.

Fintech firms in Australia, the UK and Singapore boost growth by adopting AI, real-time payments and ESG-focused strategies to thrive amid evolving markets.