Technology
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Landmark AI Act enters force across Europe
Europe’s AI Act is now entering a pivotal new phase. General-purpose AI system providers must comply with sweeping transparency, risk and documentation requirements, facing fines up to €35 million for non-compliance.
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UK SMBs invest £1 trillion a year in tech, driving digital transformation
UK small and medium-sized businesses now invest over £1 trillion annually in technology. New data highlights rapid digital adoption, with 99% of firms now reliant on digital tools and platforms.
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UK competition watchdog targets Microsoft and Amazon cloud dominance
A major UK probe has flagged serious concerns over cloud competition. Microsoft and Amazon’s dominance may now trigger tougher regulation and reshape the UK cloud market for years.
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DynaRisk secures £3.5m in YFM-led funding
DynaRisk secures £3.5m funding to enhance global operations. London-based cyber risk firm DynaRisk has raised £3.5m from YFM Equity Partners to boost product innovation and international expansion, while appointing entrepreneur Phil Zeidler to its board….
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UK businesses wary of AI adoption risks
Over half of UK businesses will not adopt AI in 2025. A new survey from technology firm boxxe finds widespread scepticism around AI security, affordability, and integration — even as government efforts intensify to support AI skills development.
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Europe warns China over trade gap at tense summit
China and the EU clashed on trade and minerals in Beijing. At a shortened one‑day summit, Ursula von der Leyen warned of an “inflection point” in EU–China ties, calling for “rebalancing,” while Xi Jinping urged Europe to make “correct strategic choices” as tariff tensions and minerals dependence took centre stage.
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CMA targets Apple and Google’s mobile dominance
The UK regulator has proposed classifying Apple and Google as firms with “strategic market status.” If finalised, the move could bring targeted conduct rules, fines, and broader scrutiny to their 90–100% hold on UK smartphones.
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NatWest partners with AWS and Accenture to scale AI
NatWest Group has announced a five-year partnership with AWS and Accenture. The initiative aims to centralise the bank’s data systems and scale its AI capabilities, supporting faster service delivery and improving risk and regulatory operations across its 20 million customer base.
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Accelo acquires Forecast in AI scheduling push
Accelo has acquired UK-based Forecast in an all-share deal. The transaction gives the U.S. PSA firm instant European scale and adds predictive AI scheduling to its CRM-to-cash software stack. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Forecast’s backers include Balderton and Crane.
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Cequence unveils AI Gateway for enterprise-scale agentic AI
Cequence has launched AI Gateway to connect agentic AI. The new product enables enterprises to safely expose applications to AI agents, offering instant, secure API access with no-code integration and real-time oversight.