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The UK regulator wants to reset perceptions of London market liquidity. Britain’s financial watchdog plans to publish comprehensive trading data for all London-listed shares, aiming to counter claims that the UK equity market lacks depth and activity.
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UK hiring pressures ease slightly as pay growth firms for starters. Recruiters reported a slower decline in permanent placements in January, alongside stronger starting salaries, suggesting early stabilisation in the labour market rather than a full recovery.
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OpenAI has launched a new enterprise platform aimed at business customers. The move signals a deeper push into corporate software, as the company looks to scale AI deployment inside large organisations and grow enterprise revenues.
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SolarWinds has launched a revamped global partner programme for 2026. The initiative, announced at the company’s February Partner Summit, introduces enhanced benefits, enablement, and marketing investments aimed at accelerating partner-led growth.
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Owl Labs has launched its Meeting Owl 5 Pro enterprise device. The new 360-degree video, audio, and collaboration system targets large organisations seeking flexible, secure hybrid meeting room deployments.
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NatWest plans to reach 50,000 people through expanded financial education. The UK bank will scale its Financial Foundations programme in 2026, delivering free workplace and community-based financial education sessions through employers, local organisations, and housing groups as part of its wider UK growth strategy.
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Tech leaders report record confidence in emerging technologies worldwide. The VivaTech 2026 Confidence Barometer reveals rising investment in AI and cybersecurity, alongside growing concerns over sovereignty, trust, and data governance among executives across Europe and North America.
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Glencore shares fall after merger talks with Rio Tinto collapse. The mining giant rejected Rio’s terms, citing undervaluation and executive role retention. Glencore emphasises its strong standalone prospects, particularly in copper, while Rio prioritises long-term shareholder value.
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Fractile co-founder reportedly exited amid scrutiny over Chinese academic links. The UK AI chip startup confirmed the departure of its former CTO following internal concerns over his educational background and affiliations. The move reflects growing national security sensitivities around AI, defence-linked research, and foreign influence in early-stage technology companies.
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Varaha launches $45 million Series B round to expand operations. The carbon project developer aims to enhance its nature-based solutions, working with smallholder farmers to sequester CO2. Initial funding of $20 million secured, with major firms showing interest.