UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite
UK firms invest less than most G7 peers, with high energy costs and low capital intensity holding back productivity and growth, says IPPR. Read more: UK business investment lags G7…
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Middle East conflict hits UK firms but business confidence holds firm
Barclays research shows most UK firms face rising energy costs and disruption from the Middle East conflict, but confidence in their own prospects remains strong. Read more: Middle East conflict…
British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status
The British Business Bank invests $20m in 9fin as the AI fintech reaches unicorn status in a $170m funding round led by HarbourVest. Read more: British Business Bank backs 9fin…
UK facing worst economic shock in decades – IMF
The UK faces one of the largest economic shocks in years from the Middle East conflict, the IMF has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
UK tech firm Sintela lands $200m US border security deal
Bristol-based Sintela secures $200m US border contract using fibre-optic sensing and AI to detect threats across land and sea borders. Read more: UK tech firm Sintela lands $200m US border…
YouTube named world’s most influential brand as tech dominance grows
YouTube tops global influence rankings as tech giants dominate media impact, with AI brands rising and Elon Musk named most influential CEO. Read more: YouTube named world’s most influential brand…
WHOOP raises $575m at $10bn valuation to scale global health platform
WHOOP secures $575m in Series G funding at a $10.1bn valuation to expand its AI-powered personalised health platform globally. Read more: WHOOP raises $575m at $10bn valuation to scale global…
Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize
Innovate UK announces winners of its Agentic AI Pioneers Prize, awarding funding to startups advancing AI in life sciences, manufacturing and creative sectors. Read more: Innovate UK names winners of…
Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return
Maven exits Manchester fintech AccessPay in sale to Accel-KKR, delivering a 2.5x return and highlighting strength of the Northern fintech sector. Read more: Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal…
British Business Bank backs Dexory with £8.5m to scale AI warehouse tech
The British Business Bank has invested £8.5m in Dexory to scale its AI-powered warehouse intelligence platform and global logistics operations. Read more: British Business Bank backs Dexory with £8.5m to…