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NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO
Digital Transformation

NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO

NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
Online shopping

UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals

Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
Data Protection

UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid

UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy

A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
Digital Transformation

UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
Customer Experience

RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth

RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work
Human Capital Management

One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work

One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
DevOps

Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated

Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Silverfin appoints Allison Searle to drive UK & Ireland growth
Software-as-a-Service

Silverfin appoints Allison Searle to drive UK & Ireland growth

Silverfin appoints Allison Searle as UK and Ireland General Manager to accelerate growth in cloud-based accounting and advisory services amid digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Senior UK & US communicators expect bigger budgets by 2026
Artificial Intelligence

Senior UK & US communicators expect bigger budgets by 2026

By 2026, 80% of senior UK and US communications leaders expect larger budgets and greater influence, driven by AI adoption and strategic roles despite economic uncertainty.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions
Digital Transformation

BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions

BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Puma & Adyen unify payments to enhance Asia Pacific retail
Fintech

Puma & Adyen unify payments to enhance Asia Pacific retail

Puma has partnered with Adyen to unify payment systems across Asia Pacific stores and events, boosting efficiency and delivering a seamless customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
Supply Chain

Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats
Ransomware

CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats

Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI
Storage

Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI

Vultr offers early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU, delivering powerful AI and HPC capabilities through its global cloud infrastructure from Q3 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025
Parental leave

Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025

Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Motorhome Republic launches PayTo for instant bank transfers
Customer Experience

Motorhome Republic launches PayTo for instant bank transfers

Motorhome Republic now offers PayTo for instant bank transfers in Australia, helping customers avoid card fees and speed up motorhome rental payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025