
Unapproved AI use is outpacing policy inside UK workplaces today. Studio Graphene’s research suggests many organisations remain exposed on governance, communication, and oversight as employees adopt unsanctioned AI tools faster than leadership teams respond.

Access PaySuite says SMEs are leaking revenue through payments friction. New research puts average annual losses at £159,500 per business across the UK.

AI could absorb a third of CEO workloads by 2028. XFactorAi’s chief says trust, regulation, and slow in-house builds remain the biggest barriers to adoption.

Zoho has opened a Milton Keynes office to support growth. The move follows 43% UK growth in two years, with workforce numbers tripling and a UK data centre due in Q2 2026.

BMC has expanded AI tools across mainframe operations and development. New releases target skills gaps, application analysis, certificate management, and orchestration.

Samothrace has closed one project and secured two successors already. The Sicilian research hub says follow-on funding totals €40m across two new programmes.

G2A and epay are widening digital gift card access globally. The partnership brings hundreds of entertainment gift cards into one marketplace for faster, simpler top-ups.

bidtogether launches to cut tendering costs and turnaround times faster. The North East service combines AI workflows with human bid writers to help SMEs compete for contracts.

New consultancy targets the systems slowing marketing execution and performance. Founded by two agency leaders, Committed Citizens is pitching six-week interventions to help CMOs improve delivery, cut waste, and make marketing operations work faster.

Narwhal launches DeepBlue OS with funding and regulated market intent. Backed by £20 million, the new platform is designed to automate communications across regulated sectors, with auditability and fast deployment central to its pitch.