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Nigel Farage has invested £215,000 in a cryptocurrency business chaired by former UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, underscoring the growing overlap between politics and the digital asset sector.

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

4 April 2026 In Business, Marketing, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Reform UK is launching a weekly podcast offering behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and senior party figures, becoming the first British political party to produce its own show.

OpenAI's much-trumpeted plans to build a major data centre in the north-east of England have ground to a halt, dealing a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer's strategy of placing artificial intelligence at the centre of Britain's economic growth.

OpenAI’s flagship UK data centre hits the buffers in blow to Starmer’s AI ambitions

4 April 2026 AI, News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

OpenAI’s flagship Stargate data centre in Tyneside has stalled with no updated timeline, casting doubt over the government’s AI infrastructure ambitions and Keir Starmer’s growth agenda.

Oracle has begun cutting thousands of jobs as it accelerates a costly push into artificial intelligence infrastructure, with analysts warning the layoffs could ultimately reach tens of thousands of roles.

Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment

1 April 2026 AI, News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Oracle begins cutting thousands of jobs as it ramps up AI spending, with analysts warning up to 30,000 roles could be affected.

YouTube has been ranked the world’s most influential brand, as technology companies continue to dominate global media and public discourse, according to a new report.

YouTube named world’s most influential brand as tech dominance grows

31 March 202631 March 2026 In Business, Marketing, News, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

YouTube tops global influence rankings as tech giants dominate media impact, with AI brands rising and Elon Musk named most influential CEO.

The UK’s government bond market is increasingly exposed to the risk of sharp price swings and sudden sell-offs, the International Monetary Fund has warned, due to a growing reliance on hedge funds and foreign investors.

Octopus Investments to cut 20% of staff as AI reshapes asset management

27 March 2026 AI, In Business, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Octopus Investments plans to cut around 20% of staff as it accelerates AI adoption, highlighting growing disruption across the asset management sector.

Oxford spinout Stateful Robotics has raised $4.8 million in pre-seed funding as it looks to solve one of the most persistent challenges in robotics: enabling machines to operate reliably over extended periods in unpredictable real-world environments.

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

24 March 2026 AI, Get Funded, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Oxford spinout Stateful Robotics raises $4.8m to develop AI that enables robots to operate reliably in real-world environments across industry sectors.

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer routers over security concerns, requiring approval for imports amid fears of cyberattacks and espionage.

US bans new foreign-made routers over national security fears

24 March 2026 News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer routers over security concerns, requiring approval for imports amid fears of cyberattacks and espionage.

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has applied to trademark his own face in a landmark move aimed at protecting his image from AI-generated fakes and unauthorised commercial use.

Luke Littler moves to trademark his face in bid to combat AI fakes

20 March 2026 AI, Legal, News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Darts champion Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to prevent AI deepfakes and counterfeit products, highlighting gaps in UK IP law.

Santander has tightened its hybrid working policy, instructing its UK office-based staff to work the equivalent of three days a week at its offices.

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

20 March 2026 AI, In Business, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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.

The partnership also coincides with the launch of Harvey’s new Instagram presence, @askharvey

Legal AI firm Harvey signs Suits star Gabriel Macht in rare B2B brand deal

19 March 2026 AI, In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

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.

The UK government has stepped back from one of its most controversial proposals on artificial intelligence and copyright, signalling a decisive shift towards market-led licensing and greater transparency rather than sweeping legal reform.

UK government backs away from AI copyright overhaul as licensing emerges as the battleground

18 March 2026 AI, In Business, Technology Paul Jones 0 Comments

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 has emerged as an early beneficiary of the shift towards artificial intelligence-led search, reporting a sharp rise in profits and a surge in its share price after a year of strong growth driven by increased exposure through large language models.

Trustpilot profits soar as AI-driven traffic fuels sharp share price rally

18 March 2026 AI, News, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Trustpilot reports £14m profit as AI-driven traffic boosts growth, with shares jumping 28% amid strong revenue and upgraded forecasts.

When I founded Invicta Vita, I knew that building an exceptional team would be the cornerstone of our success. What I didn't anticipate was how fundamentally my thinking about hiring would evolve.

Rachel Reeves unveils £2bn AI push to make UK fastest adopter in G7

17 March 2026 AI, In Business, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has made a decisive move into the UK market with the launch of its Joybuy platform, setting up a direct challenge to Amazon by promising same-day delivery without the traditional trade-off between speed and price.

JD.com launches Joybuy in UK with same-day delivery challenge to Amazon

17 March 2026 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched Joybuy in the UK, promising same-day delivery across major cities as it takes on Amazon with speed and pricing.

The UK government has unveiled a new online tool designed to help households and businesses track the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband across the country, offering greater transparency over when faster connectivity will reach local communities.

Government launches postcode checker to track gigabit broadband rollout across UK

13 March 202624 March 2026 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

The UK government has launched a new postcode checker allowing households and businesses to track when gigabit broadband will reach their area as Project Gigabit expands rural connectivity.

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Uber said on Thursday it is responding to a cybersecurity incident, after the New York Times reported that a hack had breached the company’s network and forced it to take several internal communications and engineering systems offline.

Uber faces €825m GDPR fine over automated driver deactivations

Uber GDPR fine: the Dutch Data Protection Authority says the ride hailing company breached European data rules by using automated systems to deactivate driver accounts without adequately informing them. Uber calls the penalty disproportionate and plans to appeal.

Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies takes stake in Not On The High Street turnaround

Camra membership falls to eight-year low as beer campaigner slips £800,000 into the red

JLR pauses Defender redesign, pushing all-electric version into the 2030s

Hundreds of pharmacies weigh closure as business rates bills soar

UK firms in critical financial distress rise 9% to more than 53,000

UK retail sales fall 0.5% in July as heatwave keeps shoppers away

Borrowing hits £1.8bn in July as Healey’s first budget looms

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