• Specialist’s gambit: Steve Flavell, LoopUp, and the art of the strategic pivot

    LoopUp’s strategic pivot is a masterclass in modern business resilience. Steve Flavell led the company through disruption, delisting, and reinvention, turning a near-collapse into a new growth story. As cloud communications gets smarter, LoopUp’s challenge now is to match operational excellence with innovation in a rapidly shifting market.


  • Landmark AI Act enters force across Europe

    Europe’s AI Act is now entering a pivotal new phase. General-purpose AI system providers must comply with sweeping transparency, risk and documentation requirements, facing fines up to €35 million for non-compliance.


  • UK SMBs invest £1 trillion a year in tech, driving digital transformation

    UK small and medium-sized businesses now invest over £1 trillion annually in technology. New data highlights rapid digital adoption, with 99% of firms now reliant on digital tools and platforms.


  • UK competition watchdog targets Microsoft and Amazon cloud dominance

    A major UK probe has flagged serious concerns over cloud competition. Microsoft and Amazon’s dominance may now trigger tougher regulation and reshape the UK cloud market for years.


  • DynaRisk secures £3.5m in YFM-led funding

    DynaRisk secures £3.5m funding to enhance global operations. London-based cyber risk firm DynaRisk has raised £3.5m from YFM Equity Partners to boost product innovation and international expansion, while appointing entrepreneur Phil Zeidler to its board….


  • UK businesses wary of AI adoption risks

    Over half of UK businesses will not adopt AI in 2025. A new survey from technology firm boxxe finds widespread scepticism around AI security, affordability, and integration — even as government efforts intensify to support AI skills development.


  • Europe warns China over trade gap at tense summit

    China and the EU clashed on trade and minerals in Beijing. At a shortened one‑day summit, Ursula von der Leyen warned of an “inflection point” in EU–China ties, calling for “rebalancing,” while Xi Jinping urged Europe to make “correct strategic choices” as tariff tensions and minerals dependence took centre stage.


  • CMA targets Apple and Google’s mobile dominance

    The UK regulator has proposed classifying Apple and Google as firms with “strategic market status.” If finalised, the move could bring targeted conduct rules, fines, and broader scrutiny to their 90–100% hold on UK smartphones.


  • NatWest partners with AWS and Accenture to scale AI

    NatWest Group has announced a five-year partnership with AWS and Accenture. The initiative aims to centralise the bank’s data systems and scale its AI capabilities, supporting faster service delivery and improving risk and regulatory operations across its 20 million customer base.


  • Accelo acquires Forecast in AI scheduling push

    Accelo has acquired UK-based Forecast in an all-share deal. The transaction gives the U.S. PSA firm instant European scale and adds predictive AI scheduling to its CRM-to-cash software stack. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Forecast’s backers include Balderton and Crane.