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Serbus has acquired Westica to deepen critical communications capability nationwide. The deal adds wireless network expertise, strengthens its Scottish footprint, and supports a private equity-backed buy-and-build strategy in critical national infrastructure services.
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Cequence has rebuilt API security around AI-native workflows and control. Platform 9.0 adds an AI Assistant, open MCP architecture, compliance-ready risk rules, and a rebuilt engine for large enterprise API estates.
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Internationally exposed companies remain more confident than their domestic peers. Lloyds’ latest Business Barometer shows overall confidence falling, even as hiring intentions improve and overseas-facing businesses report stronger demand.
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Nature finance is entering mainstream UK farming economics through lenders. Lloyds Banking Group and Wildfarmed have launched a fund designed to reward verified regenerative farming outcomes without taking land out of food production.
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Renewables generated more than half of UK electricity last quarter. DESNZ data show record wind output pushed renewable power to 53.1% of generation in the first quarter of 2026.
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UK scrutiny could slow one of media’s largest takeover deals. Ministers are considering whether to intervene in Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on public-interest grounds.
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Late payment reforms could redraw cash-flow discipline across supply chains. The Small Business Commissioner is preparing for stronger enforcement powers as proposed legislation advances through Parliament.
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Crypto companies face tougher UK rules before full authorisation begins. The FCA’s new framework brings crypto platforms, intermediaries, custodians, stablecoin issuers, and staking arrangers closer to mainstream financial-services standards.
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UK defence exporters gain expanded finance capacity for overseas contracts. UKEF’s new £50bn Defence Export Fund increases its total capacity to £130bn and gives British suppliers a larger state-backed financing offer for major international orders.
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Securonix appoints Toby Weiss to lead its AI security push. The former Fiery chief executive will oversee the company’s next phase as SOCs move from alert management towards AI-powered execution.