Technology
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UK firms struggle to trust third-party cyber vendors
Nearly three in ten UK risk leaders lack vendor trust. Many UK organisations still cannot fully trust third-party vendors to manage their most critical digital risks, CyXcel research finds — with internal blind spots and mounting complexity undermining resilience.
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Trump Media’s AI trademark push signals new tech battleground
Trump Media has filed two AI-related trademarks for Truth Social. The move comes as major tech and media platforms accelerate AI branding amid rising regulatory scrutiny and litigation over digital innovation.
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Co-op confirms major data breach impacting 6.5 million members
Co-op has confirmed a cyber attack exposed member details in April. The retailer’s CEO says the breach, one of the largest in UK retail, compromised personal information but did not include financial data. Four suspects have been arrested as scrutiny grows over cybersecurity in retail.
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Why UK businesses are powering the electric vehicle transition
UK corporates now account for more than three-quarters of new electric vehicle registrations. Flexible schemes and company-wide adoption are accelerating the transition, as businesses move ahead of private drivers.
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Getting personal: How AI-driven content & strategic partnerships can change the game for lead nurturing
AI-powered content is reshaping B2B marketing at record pace. As UK marketers navigate tighter budgets and prolonged sales cycles, generative tools are helping teams scale content and personalise outreach. But tech alone isn’t the answer — collaboration and strategy matter just as much. Pipeline360’s Elizabeth D’Arcy-Potts writes.
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Four arrested for cyber attacks on retailers
Four individuals arrested in UK cyber attack investigation. A 17-year-old, two 19-year-olds, and a 20-year-old female were detained in the West Midlands and London in connection with attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods, disrupting operations.
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Audiebant secures major funding to drive global expansion
Lancashire’s Audiebant has secured seven-figure NPIF II backing. The funding will drive global growth as the business scales its multilingual mass communications platform in Europe and North America, while also investing in patent-pending technology for critical safety alerts.
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Morrisons launches AI-powered product finder tool
Morrisons has introduced a new AI product finder. The supermarket’s latest in-app feature, built on Google Cloud, helps shoppers find items more easily during busy periods and seasonal changes, with real-time location guidance across its nationwide stores.
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Apple contests €500m EU fine for App Store
Apple appeals a €500 million EU fine over App Store rules. The company argues the penalty exceeds legal requirements, claiming imposed business terms harm both developers and consumers. The case tests the EU’s Digital Markets Act against Silicon Valley’s operational norms.
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Drought-linked copper threat looms over chip supply
One-third of global chip production is at drought risk. A new PwC report warns that climate-driven copper disruption could impact 32% of semiconductor capacity by 2035, with supply chains for electronics, cars, and clean energy facing compounding exposure as water-stressed mines falter.