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ONS is building a framework to measure Britain’s AI economy. The thematic account will seek to make AI production, investment, use, and economic contribution more visible within official statistics.
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Ryft has raised £20m to accelerate its international payments expansion. The Manchester fintech will target European and US markets while moving into larger enterprise accounts after tripling in size over the past year.
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NATS has identified the software defect behind September’s major disruption. The preliminary investigation traces the failure to a rare sequence inside the UK’s air traffic system, with a permanent fix now undergoing safety testing.
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Unit1 has raised fresh capital for its avatar concert technology. The $20m round will support development and licensing as the British company works to turn high-end digital performances into a touring live-entertainment format.
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Beacon’s CRM breach has widened concerns over supplier cyber risk. RNLI supporters are among those being notified after compromised credentials gave an attacker access to databases used by charities across the UK.
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Liverpool leads major UK cities in Britain’s final digital switchover. Openreach says 6.35% of local legacy lines remain, but hundreds of thousands of urban connections still require migration before the January 2027 PSTN shutdown.
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Scotland’s business innovation rate has fallen below thirty per cent. New survey results put innovation-active companies at 29.4%, compared with 34% across the UK.
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UK regulators are examining AI’s role in medicines safety today. The MHRA wants evidence on model validation, data access and regulatory barriers before developing a dedicated sandbox.
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A new accelerator connects women founders with Dubai’s AI ecosystem. SHE Leads with AI offers 30 places combining practical technology work, investor readiness and international market access.
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Culture15 is expanding how managers use workplace culture data today. The latest Rose AI assistant interprets internal feedback and provides role-specific recommendations for leaders, managers and people teams.