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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

This is what you don't see in F1': the university where future race engineers are made

Oxford Brookes Racing excels in engineering, competing in Formula Student with a student-run team that has won numerous design awards and attracts industry attention.
London startup
fromMail Online
11 hours ago

Meet Meryl Sweep! Heathrow reveals hilarious names for cleaning robots

Heathrow's autonomous cleaning robots have been humorously named through a public competition, showcasing British wit and creativity.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Regions from Teesside to Cornwall awarded up to 20m to boost innovation

Regions in England and Wales will receive up to £20 million each to boost innovation and local economic growth through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
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London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

British Business Bank invested $20 million in 9fin, achieving unicorn status and enhancing the UK's fintech position.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force

Around 2.7 million workers will receive a pay rise as the national minimum wage increases, but businesses face challenges from rising costs.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.
London startup
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This simple website tells you if you're eating a stolen KitKat

Nestlé launched a website to track 413,793 stolen KitKat bars, engaging consumers to help locate the missing candy.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Middle East conflict hits UK firms but business confidence holds firm

UK businesses are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, with rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions affecting operations.
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite

UK businesses face some of the highest electricity costs in Europe, a situation that has worsened following the recent surge in global gas prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London startup
fromTNW | Data-Security
2 days ago

Hasbro hacked: Peppa Pig & Transformers owner warns of weeks of disruption

Hasbro disclosed unauthorized access to its systems, an intrusion first detected on 28 March that has since forced the company to take parts of its infrastructure offline and warn that product deliveries could be delayed for weeks.
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London startup
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Virgin Galactic reopens ticket sales, announces price hikes

Virgin Galactic has resumed ticket sales for suborbital flights at $750,000 each, aiming for commercial operations by Q4 2026.
#microsoft
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
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fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 days ago

Microsoft commits $1 billion to Thailand for cloud and AI infrastructure

Microsoft will invest over $1 billion in Thailand for cloud and AI infrastructure from 2026 to 2028, focusing on data centers, cybersecurity, and skills training.
London startup
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
London startup
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 days ago

Microsoft commits $1 billion to Thailand for cloud and AI infrastructure

Microsoft will invest over $1 billion in Thailand for cloud and AI infrastructure from 2026 to 2028, focusing on data centers, cybersecurity, and skills training.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize

Innovate UK awarded the Agentic AI Pioneers Prize to promote innovation in artificial intelligence across various sectors.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The vape capital of Britain: how have two Manchester backstreets come to dominate the e-cigarette trade?

Ali's store, Fly Vape, is located in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, an area that has become a surprising hub for the vaping industry, housing over 50 outlets specializing in vaping products.
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London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

British Business Bank backs Dexory with 8.5m to scale AI warehouse tech

British Business Bank invests £8.5 million in Dexory to enhance global expansion and strengthen UK's advanced logistics technology.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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Why Britain's top brands are being sold off or split by their owners

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and corporate changes, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
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Ryanair to create hundreds of jobs in 40m airport expansion plans

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

E.On claims war in Middle East has created huge increase in solar panel sales

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

King suffers disaster' at plaque unveiling as he hails work of solar panel firm

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why Britain's top brands are being sold off or split by their owners

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and corporate changes, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Ryanair to create hundreds of jobs in 40m airport expansion plans

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
#robotics
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Oxford spinout Stateful robotics raises $4.8m to tackle real-world AI for robots

Stateful Robotics raised $4.8 million to enhance robots' long-term adaptability in unpredictable environments.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Oxford spinout Stateful robotics raises $4.8m to tackle real-world AI for robots

Stateful Robotics raised $4.8 million to enhance robots' long-term adaptability in unpredictable environments.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Last chance to submit for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026

Fast Company extends the application deadline for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 to April 3 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Fuel price crisis risks pushing small firms to brink as pressure mounts on chancellor

Rising fuel prices threaten small businesses and motorists, prompting calls for government intervention to ease financial burdens.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Yunji aims to use Hong Kong for international expansion amid challenges faced by Chinese tech firms abroad.
#journalism
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Major UK stockbroker outage leaves customers unable to check accounts

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, while Hargreaves Lansdown faced IT issues affecting customer access during market volatility.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

My favourite room: 'We had no grand ambition to be a globally traded brand' - inside Voya skincare founders Mark and Kira Walton's seaside home

Mark and Kira Walton's journey with Voya began without a grand plan, as they candidly admitted, 'Both of us were clueless, let's be honest. We didn't know what we were doing.' Their success story is remarkable, with Voya now recognized internationally for its seaweed-based skincare products.
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London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Next to invest 300m in UK logistics as new warehouse set to deliver 2.5bn boost

Next is investing over £300 million in UK logistics to enhance operations and support online sales growth.
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fromApp Developer Magazine
1 week ago

Enviromates tech startup launches global participation platform

Enviromates launches a platform to connect environmental projects, brands, and consumers, aiming to enhance participation and support for sustainability efforts.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What does the future hold for AI in London?

London is a hub for AI talent, attracting global professionals and fostering successful companies like Synthesia.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Virgin Media Business Wholesale accelerates high-capacity delivery in the UK | Computer Weekly

Project Spark is designed to fundamentally reshape how high-capacity services in the UK are built, priced and delivered, supporting the next wave of digital infrastructure expansion.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

British start-up Comixit lands Disney deal to bring Mickey Mouse to mobile

Disney has shaped imaginations for generations. Bringing its characters into a modern, mobile-first format allows us to make reading engaging again.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

See inside United's new long-haul business class with doors and an oversize 'Studio' built to rival luxury carriers

United Airlines unveiled its new 'Elevated' business class for Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring privacy doors and oversized Studios, enhancing passenger experience in premium seating.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Nigeria bets on UK port investment

The upgrade of the ports would lay the foundation for a new era of efficiency, transparency and competitiveness in Nigeria's port system, according to Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Jaguar Land Rover halts Solihull production again after supplier fire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Due to a parts supply challenge with a supplier, we are temporarily pausing production on certain vehicle lines at our Solihull production facility. We are working closely with that supplier to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and minimise any impact on our clients or our operations.
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London startup
fromTNW | Ecosystems
1 week ago

OpenUp raises 20M to scale employee mental health platform

OpenUp provides anonymous, employer-funded mental health support to over 2,000 organizations in Europe, raising €20 million for expansion.
#rishi-sunak
fromFortune
1 week ago
London startup

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
London startup

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

London startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

Rishi Sunak remains a UK MP and advisor, emphasizing AI's transformative potential for economy and global access to healthcare and education.
London startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

Rishi Sunak remains a UK MP and advisor, emphasizing AI's transformative potential for healthcare and education.
London startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

JPMorgan Is Monitoring Every Keystroke Junior Investment Bankers Make in the Name of 'Wellbeing'

JPMorgan is piloting a system to monitor junior bankers' hours by comparing self-reported timesheets with digital activity logs.
London startup
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 week ago

UK Fintech Platform Enviromates Connects Projects Brands and Consumers

Enviromates connects environmental projects, brands, and consumers through a fintech platform to enhance participation in sustainability efforts.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Proptivity, Telehouse team for reliable indoor 4G, 5G in London workplaces | Computer Weekly

Reliable mobile connectivity in modern office buildings is being improved through a partnership between Telehouse Europe and Proptivity for indoor 4G and 5G.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Connectivity to the fore as Sunderland commits to 2035 digital strategy | Computer Weekly

Sunderland aims to ensure every resident thrives in a digital world by 2035 through its ambitious Smart City Programme.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Nokia joins Linx as technical partner for London network refresh | Computer Weekly

Linx has completed a major upgrade of its LON2 interconnection fabric in London, enhancing resilience and redundancy for its members.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Barclays pulls back from small business lending after private credit losses

Barclays is reducing lending to smaller businesses and private credit firms due to losses from high-risk lenders, indicating increased caution in the banking sector.
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fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 week ago

Giraffe360 raises $10M Series B to expand AI property media platform

Giraffe360 combines a robotic camera and AI to create comprehensive property media kits from a single visit, raising $10 million in Series B funding.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Vodafone faces 85m High Court battle as franchise row sparks political scrutiny

Vodafone faces an £85 million lawsuit from 62 former franchisees over unfair business practices and governance issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK CO2 plant to reopen amid fears Iran war could lead to shortage

The irony is that the plant was shut because of a deal with Trump and now it's reopening because of Trump's war in Iran.
London startup
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people | Computer Weekly

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan has enabled over a million people in the UK to access online services in its first year.
#revolut
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Revolut posts record 1.7bn profit as it eyes UK credit card launch

Revolut reported record pre-tax profits of £1.7 billion for 2025, marking a significant transition to mainstream banking products.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Revolut warns it risks backlash over support for energy-intensive AI and crypto

Revolut faces reputational risks due to its support for energy-intensive sectors like crypto and AI, despite a significant profit increase.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Google Cloud, Openreach expand connectivity collaboration | Computer Weekly

Openreach and Google Cloud are enhancing sustainability and connectivity through AI and data science technologies to support the UK's digital economy.
London startup
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Buzz builds around unexpected douching hack & hungry bottoms are all in - Queerty

A-BALL is a new invention that offers an alternative to douching for gay men, raising over $233,000 on Kickstarter.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Cambridge MC boosts comms procurement with Carrier Club acquisition | Computer Weekly

The Carrier Club has operated on the principle that 'in business, as in life, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.' This philosophy underpins its approach to procurement-as-a-service.
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#ai
fromTNW | Uk
1 week ago
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Openreach expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI

Openreach is leveraging AI to enhance broadband rollout and decarbonize its fleet, significantly reducing engineering overhead and CO2 emissions.
fromTNW | Finance
2 weeks ago
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Starling launches an AI banking assistant that actually does things

Starling Bank launches Starling Assistant, the UK's first agentic AI financial assistant for personal account holders.
London startup
fromTNW | Uk
1 week ago

Openreach expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI

Openreach is leveraging AI to enhance broadband rollout and decarbonize its fleet, significantly reducing engineering overhead and CO2 emissions.
London startup
fromTNW | Finance
2 weeks ago

Starling launches an AI banking assistant that actually does things

Starling Bank launches Starling Assistant, the UK's first agentic AI financial assistant for personal account holders.
London startup
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Final call for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 applications

Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators recognizes companies empowering employees to innovate, with applications due by March 27, 2026.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Small businesses plan to create more jobs in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The outbreak of war in the Middle East has already affected energy prices, amid concerns that inflation may rise in the coming months. Despite this difficult market environment, most London-based small businesses remain committed to short-term growth plans.
London startup
fromTrusted Reviews
1 week ago

HP's 2026 printers have built-in AI tools for hybrid work

HP's new LaserJet printers can process documents up to 50% faster, leveraging AI to streamline tasks like scanning, organizing, and sharing files efficiently.
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London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lily James, Andy Murray and a million Britons: padel's rise nears milestone

Padel's popularity in the UK surged to nearly a million players in 2025, driven by accessibility and celebrity endorsements.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Octopus Energy unveils 'zero bills' tariff promising free power for 10 years - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Octopus Zero Bills is the next generation energy tariff with zero energy bills for the home, for 10 years, guaranteed. This represents a fundamental shift in how energy is consumed.
London startup
London startup
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'You can feel the movement of the water while looking out at the sea' - Ireland's first floating sauna to launch in Dun Laoghaire

Helios Sauna will launch a floating sauna in Dún Laoghaire Harbour this summer after securing a competitive licence.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Zayo provides critical connectivity infrastructure for AI, cloud datacentres | Computer Weekly

High-level connectivity is essential for datacentre projects, with QTS partnering with Zayo Europe to enhance AI and cloud computing infrastructure in the UK.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

MAC entices staff to transform into TikTok live shopping hosts

MAC Cosmetics is enabling UK employees to earn from sales on TikTok Shop, promoting influencer-led beauty marketing through live shopping shows.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

NCP to Shut 20 Car Parks Due to Administration - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NCP has faced a challenging trading environment over several years, with changing consumer behaviours impacting volumes, and a high fixed cost-base leading to trading losses.
London startup
London startup
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Family-owned steel fabricator in Wexford bought by London-listed group in 7.3m deal

A family-owned fabrication firm in Wexford was acquired for €7.3m by Hill & Smith to expand in the European data-centre market.
#national-car-parks
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

National Car Parks collapsed due to reduced demand from flexible working, high costs, and changing consumer habits.
London startup
fromBBC News
1 week ago

NCP: Where did it all go wrong for the car park operator?

National Car Parks collapsed due to reduced demand from flexible working, rising costs, and changing consumer habits.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

National Car Parks collapsed due to reduced demand from flexible working, high costs, and changing consumer habits.
London startup
fromBBC News
1 week ago

NCP: Where did it all go wrong for the car park operator?

National Car Parks collapsed due to reduced demand from flexible working, rising costs, and changing consumer habits.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

SME lending rises to 17.5bn as small businesses drive AI-led growth across the UK

High street bank lending to UK businesses reached £17.5 billion in 2025, driven by small firms and marking two consecutive years of growth.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Neurodiverse talent could be key advantage in AI economy, says UK tech founder

Neurodiverse workers offer unique advantages in AI-driven workplaces, emphasizing adaptability and innovative problem-solving.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

IT failure leaves Hargreaves Lansdown clients unable to make transactions

Hargreaves Lansdown is experiencing technical issues affecting client access to digital services and transactions, but assets and data remain secure.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Truro targets former Zipcar users with capital-light expansion in London

Turo does not own or lease vehicles. Instead, it acts as a marketplace, enabling short-term rentals between individuals. This approach significantly reduces capital expenditure and operational overheads.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

1ST Airport Taxis Data Reveals Sharp Shift in Global Travel Patterns Amid Middle East Disruption

"What we are seeing is not just delays - it's systemic volatility. Flight schedules are becoming fluid, and that has a direct impact on the entire travel chain."
London startup
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

While you're here, could you do one more impossible thing?

Finn described his experience traveling for a sales call, stating, 'They wanted me to visit a promising new prospect that was 'in the same region' as the client I came to visit.' This led to unexpected travel challenges.
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