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eflow Global unveils PATH AI to tackle USD $1.8bn in fines
Fintech

eflow Global unveils PATH AI to tackle USD $1.8bn in fines

eflow Global launches PATH AI, enhancing trade surveillance with transparent, auditable alerts amid USD $1.8bn market abuse fines globally this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Allett Mowers streamlines operations with new cloud ERP system
Document Management

Allett Mowers streamlines operations with new cloud ERP system

Allett Mowers has adopted Infor CloudSuite Industrial cloud ERP, cutting order lead times from 12 to four weeks while boosting productivity and customer service.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout
Biometrics

Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout

Companies House's 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Primer unveils AI tool to boost efficiency for payments teams
Fintech

Primer unveils AI tool to boost efficiency for payments teams

Primer launches Primer Companion, an AI tool designed to boost efficiency by automating and optimising payment teams' operations in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Ecommpay earns RNIB recognition for inclusive workplace policies
Accessibility

Ecommpay earns RNIB recognition for inclusive workplace policies

Ecommpay has been named a Visibly Better Employer by RNIB for enhancing policies supporting employees with visual impairments and promoting inclusivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Pennies celebrates 15 years & GBP £75 million raised for UK charities
Payment Technologies

Pennies celebrates 15 years & GBP £75 million raised for UK charities

Pennies marks 15 years by raising GBP £75 million through micro-donations, aiding over 1,100 UK charities via digital checkouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK enterprises spend GBP £320 billion on AI but half fail to deliver
Data Analytics

UK enterprises spend GBP £320 billion on AI but half fail to deliver

UK enterprises spend over GBP £320 billion on AI annually, yet half of projects fail to meet expectations, with concerns over value and consultancy returns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Small firms urge bold support as tax tweaks miss productivity woes
Small Business

Small firms urge bold support as tax tweaks miss productivity woes

Small firms urge bold government support through tax credits and VAT relief for productivity software, as mere income tax tweaks fall short of solving efficiency challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI could drive GBP £29 billion in UK online spending by 2030
Fintech

AI could drive GBP £29 billion in UK online spending by 2030

By 2030, AI agents could drive GBP £29bn in UK online spending as 45% of younger shoppers already trust AI to find better deals for them.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Pluxee launches UK app to boost employee savings & wellbeing
Mental Health

Pluxee launches UK app to boost employee savings & wellbeing

Pluxee unveils a UK app to help employees save up to GBP £1,200 yearly via cashback, salary sacrifice schemes, and wellbeing support in a single platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
System integration failures cost UK retailers millions yearly
Customer Relationship Management

System integration failures cost UK retailers millions yearly

System integration failures cost UK retailers millions annually, with one in ten losing over GBP £1 million due to breakdowns impacting revenue and operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials
DevOps

Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials

Australian firm Matrak opens UK office to boost its platform tracking over AUD $15 billion in construction materials across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Waracle secures deal to advance digital services for pensions
Digital Transformation

Waracle secures deal to advance digital services for pensions

Waracle has secured a multi-million-pound deal with People's Partnership to enhance digital pension services for over seven million members until 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Alliance urges GBP £25m for youth financial education from assets
Teacher training

Alliance urges GBP £25m for youth financial education from assets

The Investing and Saving Alliance calls for GBP £25m from dormant assets over five years to fund vital financial education for children and young people ahead of 2028 curriculum changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Yaspa wins award for real-time payment & KYC innovation
Fintech

Yaspa wins award for real-time payment & KYC innovation

Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award for its AI-powered platform that streamlines instant bank transfers and KYC verification across the UK and Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion
eCommerce

UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion

Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award
Artificial Intelligence

Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award

Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year for leading global growth and raising USD $115m in funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Tokenovate launches Novat Protocol for instant T+0 settlement
Fintech

Tokenovate launches Novat Protocol for instant T+0 settlement

Tokenovate unveils Novat Protocol, enabling instant T+0 settlement to boost liquidity and cut risks in tokenised asset markets under existing regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty
Data Protection

OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty

OVHcloud launches a Quantum Platform offering EU businesses cloud access to eight quantum computers, including Pasqal's 100-qubit Orion Beta, bolstering digital sovereignty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025