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fromTNW | Investors-Funding
17 hours ago

Happl raises $11m Series A to scale its global benefits operating system

Happl raised $11m Series A to expand its AI-native global benefits operating system, accelerating product development and compliance automation across 160+ countries.
London startup
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
17 hours ago

Paymentology raises $175m co-led by Apis Partners and Aspirity Partners

Paymentology raised $175m to expand cloud-native issuer processing, backed by Apis and Aspirity, supporting product development, team growth, and faster card programme innovation.
#fintech
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fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
16 hours ago

Adfin raises $18m Series A from Index Ventures for agentic business finance

Adfin raised $18m Series A to build an agentic AI money-movement platform that automates invoice chasing, reconciliation, and clearing for SMEs.
London startup
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

Lili CTO Liran Zelkha on building AI that disappears - Tearsheet

Fintech should focus on integrating AI into existing trusted platforms rather than enhancing in-app experiences for small business owners.
London startup
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
16 hours ago

Adfin raises $18m Series A from Index Ventures for agentic business finance

Adfin raised $18m Series A to build an agentic AI money-movement platform that automates invoice chasing, reconciliation, and clearing for SMEs.
London startup
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

Lili CTO Liran Zelkha on building AI that disappears - Tearsheet

Fintech should focus on integrating AI into existing trusted platforms rather than enhancing in-app experiences for small business owners.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Live: Nextpower Q4 Earnings - Will NXT Continue Its Hot Streak?

Last quarter, Nextpower delivered revenue of $909 million, up 34% year over year, with adjusted EPS of $1.10, beating the $0.94 consensus. Backlog crossed $5 billion, with record European bookings and a strong U.S. order book. Management raised FY26 guidance to revenue of $3.425 billion to $3.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.26 to $4.36. They also stood up the Nextpower Arabia JV with an initial 2.25 gigawatts order, authorized a $500 million buyback, and acquired Fracsun.
London startup
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 hours ago

Vodafone to offer 5G fixed wireless access in the UK | Computer Weekly

Vodafone launched 5G Broadband to deliver full-fibre-like speeds to millions of homes lacking full-fibre access using combined Vodafone and Three networks.
London startup
fromtheregister
10 hours ago

Lawsuit brought by former store operators missing from Vodafone results

Vodafone faces an £85 million High Court claim from franchise operators alleging unilateral commission cuts and remuneration changes without consultation.
London startup
fromB&T
23 hours ago

Akcelo Launches London Office As Global Expansion Accelerates

Akcelo launched a permanent London office in Farringdon to expand its borderless global model and meet growing European client demand.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Security chiefs 'too polite' for startups, says cyber flywheel founder Alastair Paterson | Computer Weekly

CISOs often avoid clear feedback to startups, slowing innovation; startups need specific conditions for future interest rather than vague non-commitment.
London startup
fromTNW | Events
1 day ago

TNW, Oneflow, and Flexas are hosting a free networking evening in Amsterdam

A free Amsterdam gathering on 3 June 2026 offers food, a speaker panel, and informal networking to connect EU tech participants in one focused room.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

SME funded launches one-stop finance platform to plug funding gap for britain's builders and manufacturers

SME Funded launches a UK platform combining lender access and deployable capital to speed SME funding decisions for construction and manufacturing.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge | Computer Weekly

Businesses are urged to sign the Cyber Resilience Pledge by making cyber board-level, joining Early Warning, and requiring Cyber Essentials across supply chains.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Modern woodworking uses advanced dust extraction, filtration, and machine safety technologies to reduce lung exposure and prevent severe injuries.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Leadership lessons from the mayors of major global cities

“The more [that] national governments retreat from the world stage, the more important mayors become,” Bloomberg said last month at the Bloomberg CityLab 2026 summit, hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute. “Mayors have to move quickly and adapt to big change.”
London startup
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Thousands of Essex premises to gain upgraded broadband | Computer Weekly

Openreach will upgrade 9,500+ Essex homes and businesses to fast, reliable gigabit-capable broadband under Project Gigabit.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

The Rise of Offshore VPS Hosting: Why UK Businesses Are Looking Beyond British Data Centres

UK businesses are shifting from UK-based hosting to offshore VPS hosting to improve flexibility, privacy, cost efficiency, and resilience while maintaining security controls.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future

Cheap, partly autonomous drone swarms and missile attacks have transformed combat, driving Europe to rapidly expand defence spending and domestic weapon production.
London startup
fromTNW | Security
3 days ago

Intruder launches AI pentesting agents as GCHQ-backed startup automates $50K manual security tests

AI pentesting agents replicate human methodology to validate scanner findings and deliver vulnerability results in minutes at far lower cost than manual testing.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Google developers significantly misstate carbon emissions of proposed UK datacentres

AI datacentre planning documents understate UK emissions by comparing one year of datacentre carbon to the entire five-year UK carbon budget.
London startup
fromCity AM
5 days ago

City calls on tech firms to tackle Britain's fraud epidemic

A shared digital identity verification network would let consumers verify once and reuse credentials across banks, reducing fraud and onboarding delays.
London startup
fromTNW | Openai
4 days ago

OpenAI launches GPT-Realtime-2 and two new voice API models

GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper add GPT-5-class reasoning, multilingual live translation, and low-latency transcription to live voice APIs.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Neos Networks, Cornerstone and StonesThro power UK sovereign edge cloud | Computer Weekly

Neos Networks and Cornerstone will deliver distributed sovereign edge cloud connectivity via regional microscalers using UK-based infrastructure for critical national infrastructure needs.
London startup
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Went to See What's Happened to the Home of the TED Talk. It Was a Little Terrifying.

Ancient volcanic ash trapped in 1,550-year-old ice reveals eruptions linked to Roman Empire collapse, while TED2026 blends science demonstrations with high-profile talks.
London startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Britain thought AI-powered robot fighter jets' were years away. The Royal Air Force chief says the future is already here.

An AI-powered RAF with autonomous collaborative platforms is already needed now, with uncrewed systems integrating alongside crewed fighters by 2030.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Airfare is up 15%, gas is past $4, and SAP Concur data shows business travel is quietly breaking | Fortune

If airfare goes up by 15 or 20%, that automatically means that to stay within budget, I have to cut my trips by 15 or 20%,
London startup
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago

3 Ways AI Can Free Organizations from Legacy Workflows

“We're not short of capability,” she explained to us, “we're weighed down by our own past.” Legacy workflows persist, old assumptions guide decisions, and “the way we've always done it” shapes strategy. In a market transformed by real-time data and automation, these habits quietly erode competitiveness.
London startup
London startup
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

More Post-Merger Layoffs Come To A&O Shearman - Above the Law

A&O Shearman is cutting about 20 London business services roles, mainly in IT, finance, and marketing, as it streamlines operations after major merger investments.
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

TSB name to vanish from Britain's high streets after two centuries as Santander absorbs lender

Santander has confirmed it will retire the TSB name and fold the lender into its UK arm, drawing a line under more than two centuries of history that began with a Scottish parish savings scheme in 1810.
London startup
fromYahoo Travel
4 days ago

The Leading Hotels of the World selects Journey as digital partner

The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has appointed UK-based hospitality performance platform Journey as a preferred supplier of digital marketing, website services, and gift voucher solutions as part of its Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) programme.
London startup
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Amazon's drones touch down in Darlington in UK delivery first

Amazon launched its first drone delivery service in Britain through Prime Air, delivering packages under 5lb within a 7.5-mile radius from a Darlington fulfillment center.
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Possible expands to Lisbon in 2027, keeping its focus on marketing, tech, culture and creativity

Cespedes, svp and general manager of the brand, which is part of the Bel Group, explained she came to Possible to pick up insights from fellow attendees and speakers on how other companies are using generative AI in concrete ways that deliver results for marketers.
London startup
London startup
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Fire at Dutch NorthC data center, all personnel evacuated in time

A major fire at NorthC Datacenters facility in Almere resulted in full evacuation, GRIP1 emergency response, and unclear customer impact.
#uk-government
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fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Government commits 46.5m to fast-track drone industry and tackle rogue operators

UK government invests £46.5 million to accelerate commercial drones and flying taxis, aiming to enhance regulation and support economic growth.
London startup
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

DCMS to new CDIO: Microsoft migration, overhaul ERP, survive

The UK government seeks a new Chief Digital and Information Officer to manage significant technological transitions and lead a team of tech professionals.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

British Business Bank pledges 1m to close gender funding gap through Angel Academe partnership

The British Business Bank commits £1 million to support female-led businesses in the UK, addressing venture capital disparities.
London startup
fromThedrum
6 days ago

How Schneider Electric Built a Streaming Experience

Schneider Electric UK partnered with Roku to enhance brand awareness among subscription video on demand streamers through innovative advertising strategies.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

King's awards crown britain's small business heroes on 60th anniversary

The King's Awards for Enterprise recognized 186 organizations, highlighting achievements in international trade, innovation, sustainability, and social mobility.
#recycling
fromTNW | Next-Featured
1 week ago
London startup

UK recycling firm deploys Chinese-built humanoid robot as waste sorting sector faces 40% annual staff turnover and 8x fatality rate

London startup
fromTNW | Next-Featured
1 week ago

UK recycling firm deploys Chinese-built humanoid robot as waste sorting sector faces 40% annual staff turnover and 8x fatality rate

A family-run recycling firm in London is training a humanoid robot to address severe labor shortages and high turnover rates in the industry.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Humanoid robots step onto the recycling line as waste firms battle 40% staff turnover

Sharp Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots to address high staff turnover and safety issues in the recycling industry.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Recycling plants face high turnover and safety risks, prompting the introduction of humanoid robots to assist in operations.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Vodafone dials up full control of VodafoneThree

CK Hutchison is taking a haircut in favor of early cash, but this benefits the broader group's strategy of exiting European assets. Accelerating the ownership change is logical, with CK Hutchison deeming the UK non-core and full ownership allowing Vodafone to accelerate its UK plans.
London startup
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Airline Will Let Passengers Make Calls in the Air With New Wi-Fi Rollout-What to Know

British Airways confirmed that travelers would be permitted to make both voice and video calls while in flight, coinciding with the launch of high-speed Starlink internet across its fleet.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Car sales surge 24 per cent in April as market rebounds from tax shock - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The jump marks a 'rebound' following a distorted March, when consumers rushed to beat changes to vehicle taxation. Last year's April figures were unusually weak after buyers accelerated purchases to avoid the expansion of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
London startup
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Concierge firm co-founded by queen's nephew went on ill-timed' hiring spree before Iran war

Quintessentially expanded its staff in the Middle East before the US-Israel war, facing multimillion-pound losses and uncertainty about its future.
London startup
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

UK Government Announces Plans to Grow National AI Infrastructure

The UK Government is investing in AI hardware infrastructure and establishing international standards for AI deployment.
London startup
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
1 week ago

Dubai mandates private-sector agentic AI adoption within two years with incubators, training, and dedicated funds

Dubai initiates a two-year plan for private sector transition to agentic AI, aiming for global leadership in AI adoption.
London startup
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

UK operator Go-Ahead strengthens funding platform with e-bus and infrastructure financing - Sustainable Bus

NORD/LB and a consortium have finalized a refinancing package for Go-Ahead to support electric bus fleet expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
London startup
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dear Vicki: Should I set ambitious targets for my team, like Elon Musk does in Starlink and Tesla?

Setting ambitious goals can drive performance, but unrealistic targets may negatively impact morale.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK invention agency' grants 50m of public money to US tech and venture capital firms

Cecilia Rikap, an economics professor at University College London, stated that disguised as promoting moonshot projects, the government is using taxpayer money to further expand the power of the US tech ecosystem.
London startup
London startup
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities for some

Starlink is enabling the growth of Yemen's digital workforce despite challenges from Houthi control and local economic conditions.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Under a cloud: the growing resentment against the massive datacentres sprouting across Australian cities

The construction of Australia's largest hyperscale AI factory raises concerns about environmental impact and community well-being.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts

Conflow Power Group is deploying 50,000 solar-powered smart lampposts in Nigeria to create a distributed AI data centre network.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Britain's green start-ups face 'triple squeeze' as early-stage funding crashes to five-year low

Britain's cleantech sector faces a severe funding crisis, with early-stage investments dropping significantly, threatening future innovation.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

IAM tools help Oracle Red Bull Racing keep pace with strict F1 regs | Computer Weekly

Formula 1 teams optimize every resource, and Oracle Red Bull Racing significantly improved efficiency by reducing wind tunnel recovery time with 1Password.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Bristol leads UK innovation jobs boom as the regions close the gap on London

Bristol's headcount at innovative companies surged by 65% between 2019 and 2024, while Edinburgh's workforce grew by 43%, outpacing Oxford and Cambridge significantly.
London startup
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Czech energy group hints at combined bid for British Steel and Speciality Steel UK

Sev.en Global Investments proposes a single buyer for British Steel and SSUK to create the UK's largest steelmaker, emphasizing investment potential.
London startup
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Panda Waste to add 'surcharge' on bin collections as fall out from Middle East conflict continues

Panda Waste introduces a temporary fuel surcharge of €12 annually due to rising fuel costs affecting operations.
#japan-airlines
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Japanese Airport Trialing Humanoid Robots as Baggage Handlers

Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots for baggage handling at Haneda airport to address labor shortages.
London startup
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport - Engadget

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to assist baggage handlers at Haneda Airport amid labor shortages and automation trends.
London startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Japanese Airport Trialing Humanoid Robots as Baggage Handlers

Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots for baggage handling at Haneda airport to address labor shortages.
London startup
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport - Engadget

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to assist baggage handlers at Haneda Airport amid labor shortages and automation trends.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

First-quarter revenues fall but VMO2 sees brighter prospects for fiscal year | Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 reported mixed results with declining revenues but improved customer net additions in Q1 2026.
#technology
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK businesses being held back by growing 'complexity trap' | Computer Weekly

Technology decisions in the UK are increasingly complex, impacting business confidence and growth prospects, especially for smaller firms.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Liz Kendall talks up work with 'middle power nations' on sovereign tech | Computer Weekly

Technological disruption demands immediate action from the UK to secure its position in the global tech economy.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK businesses being held back by growing 'complexity trap' | Computer Weekly

Technology decisions in the UK are increasingly complex, impacting business confidence and growth prospects, especially for smaller firms.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Liz Kendall talks up work with 'middle power nations' on sovereign tech | Computer Weekly

Technological disruption demands immediate action from the UK to secure its position in the global tech economy.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Stephen Fry's 100,000 lawsuit against tech conference puts events industry liability under the spotlight

Sir Stephen Fry is suing CogX Festival Ltd for £100,000 after falling from a stage, citing negligence in venue safety.
London startup
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

Oyster Yachts Debuts New 50-Ft Sailboat Concept

Oyster Yachts unveiled a new 50-ft concept yacht focusing on innovative space utilization and lifestyle-oriented design while maintaining performance.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Whitbread axes branded restaurants and puts 3,800 jobs at risk in 1.5bn Premier Inn shake-up

Whitbread is closing its branded restaurants and selling hotel freeholds, risking 3,800 jobs amid rising costs and investor pressure.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

EE evolves 5G strategy after major usage surge | Computer Weekly

EE has expanded its 5G+ network to over 50 million people in the UK, significantly enhancing mobile connectivity and capacity.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Rolls-Royce holds nerve on 4bn profit target as flying hours soar past pre-pandemic peak

Rolls-Royce has brushed aside investor jitters over the war in Iran, telling shareholders it remains firmly on course to deliver at least £4 billion of underlying operating profit this year, with engine flying hours running 15 per cent ahead of pre-pandemic levels.
London startup
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Adrian Weckler: As tech job numbers wobble, what's the outlook for the biggest Irish employers?

Meta's recent job cuts have significantly affected the tech employment landscape in Ireland, contributing to a broader trend of layoffs across the sector.
London startup
London startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Tariff-proof pay: How boardrooms quietly made sure the trade war stopped at the CEO's door | Fortune

Oil prices are rising, impacting global markets and executive compensation amid trade tariffs.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Borrowing costs surge as gilt yields breach crisis-era levels amid oil shock fears - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff is raising energy concerns and impacting global economies, leading to higher borrowing costs and potential interest rate hikes.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Leeds Bradford Airport takes mobile connectivity to higher altitude | Computer Weekly

Leeds Bradford Airport is enhancing connectivity and facilities to accommodate a projected increase to seven million passengers by 2030.
London startup
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Japan Airlines is using robot baggage handlers to load luggage

Japan Airlines is testing robotic baggage handlers to address staffing issues and improve efficiency at Haneda airport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Stephen Fry sues tech conference organisers for 100,000 over fall from stage

The incident was caused by the negligence and/or breach of statutory duty of the defendants, its servants or agents, in failing to ensure that the stage and backstage area were safe, adequately lit and properly protected to prevent a fall from height.
London startup
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

AstraZeneca makes surprise U-turn with 300m pharma investment in UK

AstraZeneca will invest £300 million in the UK, reversing previous project pauses due to improved business conditions and government support.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

How to make AI work for Britain: consolidate demand, diversify supply | Computer Weekly

The UK is developing its public sector AI capabilities, focusing on both immediate deployment and long-term adaptability.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London startup

More than 500,000 Lloyds and Halifax customers may have been affected by glitch

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London startup

Major UK supermarket to offer cashback on fuel as prices soar

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while Barclays and Tesco launch a cashback offer to alleviate rising fuel costs.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

More than 500,000 Lloyds and Halifax customers may have been affected by glitch

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Major UK supermarket to offer cashback on fuel as prices soar

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while Barclays and Tesco launch a cashback offer to alleviate rising fuel costs.
#reproductive-rights
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Lloyds confirms more customers may have been impacted by IT glitch

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on significant issues like reproductive rights and financial data breaches.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

How a facility turning plastic into jet fuel could solve the UK's next oil crisis

The Independent supports quality journalism accessible to all, focusing on critical issues like reproductive rights and sustainable aviation fuel solutions.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

SafetyMode warns MPs of 'false choice' on child smartphone safety as global pressure mounts

SafetyMode advocates for on-device technology to balance children's smartphone safety and access to the digital economy.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Beware the tax-break brigade: founders warned over EIS and SEIS investors who 'don't care about the outcome'

British founders should reconsider accepting investments from EIS and SEIS due to low scaling success rates.
London startup
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 weeks ago

Marloo raises $10M led by Blackbird Ventures to replace the AI notetaker with an AI operating system for financial advisers

Marloo raised $10 million in seed funding led by Blackbird Ventures to expand into the US and enhance its product suite for financial advisers.
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Can everyday IT decisions turn sustainability from intent into impact?

Sustainability is shaped by the everyday technology decisions IT teams make, influencing energy consumption, electronic waste, and long-term resource efficiency.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Short-term lender, Cashfloat, highlights improvements in consumer transparency offered by direct lenders - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Our approach is all about equipping potential borrowers with vital information and guidance before they apply, rather than later on in the loan application process.
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