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More than 2,000 young women have taken part in a programme aimed at widening access to tech jobs as it expands across England.
Fraudsters are reaching young people on social media before any payment is made, Ecommpay said, urging tougher platform accountability.
London will remain the main hiring hub, with fintech vacancies forecast to rise 14% in 2026 as firms prioritise compliance and infrastructure.
The award spotlights AI crop-scanning technology that could help growers spot disease and stress earlier, before visible damage appears.
Rising losses are putting pressure on operators and insurers as London's e-bike fleet grows, with thefts up 21% to a record 2,966 last year.
A £10,000 grant and mentoring package could help speed MRI scans by up to 90%, easing diagnosis delays for hospitals and patients.
Retailers risk being overlooked by AI shoppers unless product data is verified and structured for machine-led search and recommendations.
Revenue growth to GBP £1.4 million and 40 new clients have prompted Varn to expand its senior management as search shifts under AI.
The commitment should widen pre-seed funding for British founders as policymakers seek to keep more venture capital at home.
The UK firm said automated payment chases have also improved cash collection as more smaller businesses outsource day-to-day finance work.
Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.
The hire strengthens Calisen's push into water metering as regulators prepare a major overhaul of oversight and compliance.
Businesses risk wasting AI spend unless they map workflows first, as routing knowledge matters more than buying yet another tool.
European buyers can now see Bureau's booths in person as the company expands beyond Australia and North America with a London base.
The funding will help firms spot hidden flaws and backdoors in compiled code as AI-generated software and supplier risk raise security concerns.
Start-ups will get a bigger role at the London event as organisers court investors and buyers amid rising AI-driven cyber risk.
The certification should ease procurement concerns for finance teams handling sensitive planning data, as buyers demand tougher proof of security controls.
The expansion secures scarce power and land in one of southern Europe's tightest cloud markets, with both sites due online in 2028.
Travellers could now book more of a trip in one app as the platform adds hotels, car hires and World Cup activities.
Businesses in the US will gain broader identity checks as Equifax data is added to GBG Go, while reciprocal tools will aid Equifax's fraud screening.