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Just one in three UK tech scale-ups have AI board expertise. New research from Think & Grow reveals UK technology scale-ups risk falling behind larger listed peers, with just 32% boasting artificial intelligence expertise on their boards compared with 40% of FTSE 350 tech companies.
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Corpay moves to acquire UK-based Alpha Group International. The £1.8 billion all-cash agreement will see the London-listed payments and foreign-exchange provider become part of the U.S. financial services group. The deal extends Corpay’s reach into Europe’s institutional markets and highlights renewed overseas appetite for UK-listed fintech businesses.
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GoodData has unveiled new AI-native data intelligence tools. The composable platform brings audit-ready automation and governance to banks, insurers, and financial institutions, combining regulatory compliance with scalable innovation across core financial operations.
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Two global giants are reshaping their workforces through AI-driven restructuring. PwC and Amazon have each announced major headcount reductions tied to automation investment and slower growth. Both moves highlight how large employers are shifting from expansion to productivity, using artificial intelligence to redefine roles, structures, and future hiring priorities.
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Japan’s economy strengthened modestly in October, led by corporate investment. The government’s latest monthly report points to rising capital expenditure in equipment, software, and digitalisation, while household consumption remains subdued and export risks persist. Officials maintained their overall view of moderate recovery for the third consecutive month.
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Nokia shares surged after Nvidia announced a £1 billion investment. The deal gives Nvidia a 2.9% stake in the Finnish telecoms company and cements a strategic partnership to accelerate AI-driven 6G networking and data infrastructure. The collaboration will be detailed at Nvidia’s developer conference later this week.
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UK businesses delay plans amid looming Budget concerns. A survey reveals 84% of UK business leaders fear further tax increases, with many delaying hiring and investment decisions until after the Chancellor’s Budget announcement on 26 November.
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Derby’s Cathedral Quarter Hotel opens its doors this Christmas to help tackle loneliness in the city
A Derby hotel is keeping its doors open this Christmas. Cathedral Quarter Hotel is offering half-price festive stays — complete with meals and activities — to help local residents avoid loneliness over the holidays. Management hopes the initiative will build community connections and welcome new guests to the recently refurbished venue.
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Smart data transforms revenue operations in the subscription economy. Lindsey Meyl, Vice President of Revenue Operations at iManage, explains how businesses shifting from acquisition-focused funnels to recurring growth models must rethink how data informs every stage of the customer lifecycle, using AI-powered insights to drive sustainable performance.
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UK’s National Wealth Fund must accept failures as the cost of risk. Lawmakers have warned that avoiding failure would undermine its purpose, urging ministers to allow the fund to operate independently and take bolder investment decisions to unlock private sector capital across the economy.