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Girl Tech expands across England as 2,000 join scheme

More than 2,000 young women have taken part in a programme aimed at widening access to tech jobs as it expands across England.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Cybersecurity

Ecommpay urges action on social media fraud for children

Fraudsters are reaching young people on social media before any payment is made, Ecommpay said, urging tougher platform accountability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

UK fintech hiring to rise 14% in 2026 as neobanks slow

London will remain the main hiring hub, with fintech vacancies forecast to rise 14% in 2026 as firms prioritise compliance and infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

University of Lincoln wins Chelsea medal for RoboCrops

The award spotlights AI crop-scanning technology that could help growers spot disease and stress earlier, before visible damage appears.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

London e-bike thefts hit record high as market grows

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.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

GenScan AI wins social innovation award for MRI tech

A £10,000 grant and mentoring package could help speed MRI scans by up to 90%, easing diagnosis delays for hospitals and patients.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Provenance appoints AI advisory board for retail shift

Retailers risk being overlooked by AI shoppers unless product data is verified and structured for machine-led search and recommendations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team

Revenue growth to GBP £1.4 million and 40 new clients have prompted Varn to expand its senior management as search shifts under AI.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Antler UK fund with GBP £25m

The commitment should widen pre-seed funding for British founders as policymakers seek to keep more venture capital at home.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Venn Accounts cuts overdue invoices 60% with Trove

The UK firm said automated payment chases have also improved cash collection as more smaller businesses outsource day-to-day finance work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility

Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director

The hire strengthens Calisen's push into water metering as regulators prepare a major overhaul of oversight and compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

London stories

Agricultural Technology

AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool

Businesses risk wasting AI spend unless they map workflows first, as routing knowledge matters more than buying yet another tool.

By Dwayne Alexander • 6 min read • Last month

Hybrid & Remote Work

Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range

European buyers can now see Bureau's booths in person as the company expands beyond Australia and North America with a London base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Application Security

RevEng.AI raises USD $15 million to secure software

The funding will help firms spot hidden flaws and backdoors in compiled code as AI-generated software and supplier risk raise security concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe adds startup awards to 2026 show

Start-ups will get a bigger role at the London event as organisers court investors and buyers amid rising AI-driven cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

MODLR wins BSI security certification for its platform

The certification should ease procurement concerns for finance teams handling sensitive planning data, as buyers demand tougher proof of security controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month