Darts champion Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to prevent AI deepfakes and counterfeit products, highlighting gaps in UK IP law.
Category: AI
Artificial intelligence coverage with the Business Matters filter: not the hype cycle, but what AI adoption actually looks like inside UK firms – the tools, the costs, the failures, and the regulation heading down the track.
SME lending rises to £17.5bn as small businesses drive AI-led growth across the UK
UK SME lending climbed to £17.5bn in 2025 as smaller firms drive AI adoption, though experts warn funding still falls short of what’s needed for long-term growth.
HSBC could cut 20,000 jobs as AI reshapes global banking workforce
HSBC could cut up to 20,000 jobs globally as it embraces AI to streamline operations, signalling a major shift in banking workforce strategy.
Neurodiverse talent could be key advantage in AI economy, says UK tech founder
CareLineLive founder Josh Hough says neurodiverse workers could have a competitive edge in the AI economy, as businesses seek skills like pattern recognition and problem solving.
Legal AI firm Harvey signs Suits star Gabriel Macht in rare B2B brand deal
Legal tech firm Harvey partners with Suits actor Gabriel Macht in a rare B2B celebrity deal as it pushes global growth and AI adoption in law firms.
AI-generated legal claims add to cost burden on British businesses
More than a third of UK firms face rising AI-generated legal claims, increasing costs, cyber risk and pressure on in-house legal teams, new research finds.
PwC warns AI sceptics ‘have no place’ as firm accelerates shift to automated services
PwC’s US CEO says partners resisting AI risk being replaced as the firm moves towards automated services and subscription-based pricing models.
UK government backs away from AI copyright overhaul as licensing emerges as the battleground
UK government report on copyright and AI signals retreat from opt-out reforms, prioritising transparency and licensing. What it means for SMEs, creators and tech firms.
Trustpilot profits soar as AI-driven traffic fuels sharp share price rally
Trustpilot reports £14m profit as AI-driven traffic boosts growth, with shares jumping 28% amid strong revenue and upgraded forecasts.
Rachel Reeves unveils £2bn AI push to make UK fastest adopter in G7
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £2bn AI investment plan to make the UK the fastest adopter in the G7, boosting growth, infrastructure and innovation.
Reeves vows to stop UK tech ‘drifting abroad’ with £2.5bn AI and quantum push
Rachel Reeves unveils £2.5bn investment in AI and quantum computing to stop UK tech firms moving overseas and boost economic growth amid global uncertainty.
AI adoption could unlock £105bn revenue boost for UK mid-sized firms by 2030
UK mid-sized firms could generate £105bn in additional revenue by 2030 through AI adoption, according to research by Cebr as HSBC launches a £5bn AI productivity finance initiative.
UK biotech Ternary raises £3.6m to scale AI platform for next-generation drugs
London biotech startup Ternary Therapeutics has raised £3.6m to scale its AI-powered platform designed to engineer molecular glue medicines targeting previously undruggable proteins.
Meta preparing major layoffs as AI spending accelerates
Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as the tech giant ramps up AI investment and pursues greater efficiency through automation.
Trinny Woodall says AI can help women gain an edge in the workplace
Trinny London founder Trinny Woodall says artificial intelligence can help women advance their careers after training 150 employees in AI tools at her £70m cosmetics company.
