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Bank of England officials are reconsidering the digital pound project. Internal memos suggest a pause could redirect funding to modernising the UK’s payment rails, as budget pressure and political priorities mount ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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Brussels has postponed its landmark Digital Services Act probe. The decision delays a potential fine against X. Officials say the move aims to avoid inflaming tense trans-Atlantic trade talks, leaving open questions about enforcement credibility as the EU weighs its next steps.
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New data rules reshape marketing compliance and campaign design. The DUAA brings clarity to cookie consent, lawful bases, and direct marketing — with specific implications for CRM, analytics, and digital strategy.
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UK executives face record stress levels. New Icertis research shows tariffs, regulatory shifts, and the scramble to keep pace with AI are placing UK C-suites under mounting pressure — with nearly 90% expecting tariffs to dent the bottom line, and four in five struggling to assess AI investment impact.
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Europe’s AI future hinges on grid speed. A new report warns that poor electricity grid planning could result in 13-year connection delays for data centres, pushing billions in investment away from the continent’s traditional tech hubs and towards more agile markets in southern and central Europe.
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Europe has the tools to lead in software — if it acts now.
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Deal marks Salesforce’s biggest acquisition since Slack.
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Marks & Spencer has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised customer data, underscoring the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures in the retail sector.
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New capabilities enhance workflow orchestration and drive mainframe transformation.
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Cambridge-based battery innovator Nyobolt has raised $30 million, with aims to expand into sectors like autonomous warehouse robots, heavy-duty vehicles, and mainstream electric vehicles.
