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Global fintech funding climbs 21% as UK takes second spot

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Global fintech funding jumped 21% to USD $53 billion in 2025, as the UK secured second place worldwide with USD $3.6 billion.
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Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.
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Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
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AccountsIQ grows workforce & product range after deal

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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AccountsIQ boosts staff by 38% and broadens its cloud finance tools after acquiring UK expense platform ExpenseIn to meet rising demand.
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Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Acronis appoints Jo Holliday as UK and Ireland General Manager to drive partner-led growth in its expanding cyber protection business.
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Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
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Mimeo boosts UK capacity with new Canon inkjet press

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Mimeo has expanded UK production with a Canon varioPRINT iX3200 inkjet press, boosting speed, capacity and image quality for global clients.
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Hyphen appoints Eva Diego to spearhead global growth

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Hyphen names Eva Diego as CEO to drive global expansion, sharpening its focus on digital infrastructure and complex masterplanning.
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UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
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AI expansion triggers global race for power and real estate

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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AI growth is straining power grids and land as data centre deals soar past USD $10 billion, with the UK emerging as an AI infrastructure hub.
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TechDay celebrates two years of UK expansion

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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TechDay marks two years of UK growth, with eight specialist tech news sites, 7,600 stories and rising visibility across major platforms.
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UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.
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AVK seals long-term Rolls-Royce deal for UK data hubs

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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AVK inks long-term Rolls-Royce mtu generator deal, securing UK and Ireland data centre power capacity and exclusive integration rights.
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UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.
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University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
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Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
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NetApp appoints Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for UKI

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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NetApp has appointed Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, bringing 30 years' experience and leadership from India to the role.
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Utelize secures multi-million investment from BGF for growth

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Utelize Communications secures multi-million investment from BGF to boost product development and expand its managed mobility services nationwide.
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Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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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.
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Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.