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UK bank customers ready to quit over crime failures
Fintech

UK bank customers ready to quit over crime failures

Most UK bank customers would walk after anti-money laundering failures, as trust in account freezes and compliance delays now shapes provider choice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
iMeta extends West Midlands data boot camp contract
Data Analytics

iMeta extends West Midlands data boot camp contract

More learners in the West Midlands will get funded data training as iMeta's boot camp extension targets shortages in digital and AI skills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes
Data Analytics

Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes

UK merchants facing rising friendly fraud will gain access to tools aimed at cutting disputes and recovering revenue through the new tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
British Business Bank backs Antler UK fund with GBP £25m
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 • Fri, 22nd May 2026
NHS urged to rethink models for prevention by 2035
Data Protection

NHS urged to rethink models for prevention by 2035

Leaders said earlier diagnosis, data reform and community care could ease NHS pressure if the service is to shift towards prevention by 2035.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
UK SMEs leave cash in current accounts, survey finds
Fintech

UK SMEs leave cash in current accounts, survey finds

Many firms are foregoing interest and leaving surplus funds idle, as 64% of UK SMEs keep some or all cash reserves in current accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
British shoppers plan to spend more on Father's Day
eCommerce

British shoppers plan to spend more on Father's Day

Household budgets are still tight, but buyers expect Father's Day presents to cost nearly GBP £15 more than Mother's Day gifts this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Isle of Man launches first data asset law framework
Data Protection

Isle of Man launches first data asset law framework

The new regime could help firms record and trade governed datasets as assets, as Isle of Man officials move to implement the register.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Venn Accounts cuts overdue invoices 60% with Trove
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 • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility
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 • Fri, 22nd May 2026
TympaHealth wins GBP £2 million loan for AI ear care
Health Technologies

TympaHealth wins GBP £2 million loan for AI ear care

Community clinics and pharmacies could see more ear and hearing checks after government-backed funding for TympaHealth's AI-guided platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls
Biometrics

iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls

Growing use of AI fakery is forcing companies to verify who is really on screen before hiring, approving payments or granting access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Modulr taps Alloy for compliance hub as it expands
Fintech

Modulr taps Alloy for compliance hub as it expands

The UK fintech aims to speed customer checks in new markets while tightening controls on financial crime and fraud.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates
Human Capital Management

UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates

Office attendance rules are pushing 57% of UK finance workers towards quitting, as commuting costs and burnout deepen recruitment woes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
52 bank branches to close across Britain this month
Small Business

52 bank branches to close across Britain this month

More towns risk losing face-to-face banking as 52 branch closures across Britain are due this month, led by Santander and NatWest.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
UK firms fear supplier AI cyber risks, QBE finds
Malware

UK firms fear supplier AI cyber risks, QBE finds

Most UK businesses using AI are not checking suppliers' systems, even as cyber incidents and revenue losses linked to third parties rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
UiPath & Marshalls overhaul bidding with AI pricing
Manufacturing

UiPath & Marshalls overhaul bidding with AI pricing

Faster quotes and tighter margin control are helping Marshalls win tenders in the UK building materials market as it shifts pricing to AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
UK consumers want human checks in insurance AI use
Data Protection

UK consumers want human checks in insurance AI use

Human oversight remains a red line for many policyholders, with only 30% of UK consumers happy for insurers to use AI on pricing decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers
Fintech

Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers

UK SMEs can now take contactless card payments on smartphones, with settlement into Starling accounts arriving the next day.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026