United Kingdom (UK) stories

Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.

Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.

Deep Green launches rapid-deploy, AI-ready colocation in Manchester, touting four-week rollout, 150kW racks and heat reuse for UK compute.

Experian launches a postcode-based credit score comparison app inside ChatGPT, aiming to boost transparency and engagement among UK users.

York-based Phoenix Software has been ranked fourth in Great Place to Work UK's Best Workplaces 2026 list for large employers.

Keepit teams with Hammer Distribution to expand SaaS backup coverage across UK and Ireland, targeting sovereignty and cyber resilience demand.

Midmarket security chiefs brim with confidence yet lack the tools, staff and speed to keep pace with fast-moving cyber threats, survey finds.

Komerz snaps up Glassbox in move valuing the group at USD $330m, bolstering its Creative Commerce offer across global markets.

UK launches TechFirst drive with GBP £4 million women's tech programme, paid placements and returnships to plug digital skills gaps.

AI agents set to shape a fifth of online orders by 2027 as enterprises ramp up spend and integration on “agentic commerce” platforms.

Sage expands AccountsPrep in Sage for Accountants as firms brace for MTD for Income Tax, targeting paper-based clients at GBP £3 per month.

Alchelyst merges with Lyra Client Solutions to form a unified tech-enabled private markets servicing platform led by founder Joan Kehoe.

Big businesses can spot cyber intrusions but struggle to contain them fast, leaving cloud-era networks exposed to deeper, costlier breaches.

SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.

HackerOne warns AI rollouts are outpacing security, with 89% of organisations lacking full testing and incidents driving up costs.

Offshore wind software developer Kinewell raises GBP £750,000 to scale AI-driven design tools and nearly double its North East workforce.

Creditinfo launches fraud and AML platform in Uganda, targeting rising digital payment risks and bolstering banks' compliance tools.

Antevia and Benetel team up to offer a jointly validated outdoor Open RAN private 5G solution, targeting faster, lower-risk deployments.

AI-powered deepfakes and targeted malware ads are fuelling a new wave of scams, leaving UK small firms dangerously exposed online.

Virgin Media O2 urges families on benefits to claim little-known cheap social tariffs as online revision becomes crucial for exam success.