United Kingdom (UK) stories

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

New research reveals digital accessibility boosts growth, revenue and innovation, with 75% of firms reporting increased revenue from accessibility programmes.

Nearly 60% of UK SME founders abandon loan applications due to confusion and shame, worsening the GBP £65 billion funding gap and stalling business growth.

UK banks face slow AI adoption due to outdated IT, data challenges, and regulatory uncertainty despite optimism about AI's future impact on finance.

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.

UK firms lose nearly one in five SaaS pounds to wasted or duplicate licences, with 63% facing uncontrolled adoption risking security and overspending.

Home Bargains is upgrading network and payment systems in over 650 UK stores with Evolve to boost resilience and support plans for 1,000 outlets.

NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot, enhancing its global IoT platform to boost smart grid monitoring for utilities amid rising digitalisation demands.

Over half of UK firms are unsure if their AI-generated data meets regulations, risking heavy fines amid growing data and compliance challenges.

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as ‘quick-money’ offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.

Australian IoT firm NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot to enhance smart grid monitoring across global electricity networks using AI and LoRaWAN technology.

The UK’s new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets protecting critical infrastructure and firms from cyberattacks causing GBP £2 billion in annual losses.

Sage launches AI Trust Label in US and UK, boosting SMB confidence by clarifying AI use and data ethics within Sage Intacct software.

The UK leads Europe in AI adoption, with 9% of firms fully integrating it, yet 70% remain in pilot stages amid operational and organisational challenges.

UK retailers face a GBP £92 million risk as most AI initiatives fail to meet eCommerce needs, with many consumers dissatisfied and investments underperforming.

Starting from a simple idea in rural NZ, MyTrucking has grown over 11 years into a thriving tech business serving NZ, Australia, and the UK.

Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.