Biotech
UK & Europe
The United Kingdom and continental Europe.
Fintech
FreeAgent and Pleo Partner to Simplify SME Expenses
FreeAgent integrates with Pleo to automate expense tracking for UK SMEs, syncing card transactions, receipts, and VAT in real time.
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PayPal Launches PayPal+ in UK
PayPal unveils PayPal+ loyalty programme in the UK, integrating debit and credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later, and in-store payments.
Blockchain
UK’s tGBP Stablecoin Listed on Kraken
Tokenised GBP (tGBP), the FCA-registered GBP-backed stablecoin, launches on Kraken, enabling compliant UK users to access DeFi, crypto-backed loans, and on-chain GBP yield while supportin
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Zilch Raises $176M to Expand AI-Powered Payments
Zilch secures $176M in debt and equity to scale its AI-driven payments platform, launching Zilch Pay and Intelligent Commerce, enhancing consumer experience, merchant engagement, and glob
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AI Transforms UK Accountancy, Boosting Profitability and Economic Growth
AI adoption by UK accountants is increasing productivity, saving nearly half a workweek per employee, reshaping hiring strategies, and driving £1 billion in GDP growth, while enhancing cl
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AI Empowers UK Consumers to Manage Finances, Lloyds Study Reveals
Lloyds Banking Group finds 56% of UK adults use AI, including ChatGPT, for budgeting, investments, and financial planning, highlighting digital confidence as a key driver of financial emp
Global Investment in 2025 Shifts Toward Strategic Sectors
FDI fell 3% in early 2025 as geopolitical tensions and high financing costs reshape global capital flows.
Unive Raises €410K to Expand AI-Powered College Counseling Platform
Unive secures €410K in funding to scale its AI-driven college and career counseling platform, combining AI guidance with expert tutors to make admissions support efficient, equitable, and
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HSBC and IBM Demonstrate Quantum Computing Advantage in Bond Trading
HSBC and IBM show how quantum computing can improve corporate bond trading, achieving a 34% better prediction of trade fills compared to classical methods, marking a world-first applicati
British Airways and Apple Redefine Loyalty with Avios Tech Rewards
British Airways’ new partnership with Apple lets passengers spend Avios on Apple products.
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Revolut Commits £3B to UK with New Global HQ and 1,000 Jobs
Revolut unveils its new London global HQ, pledging £3B investment and 1,000 UK jobs.
Anthemis and CAIVP Launch CommonAI to Boost UK & European AI Ecosystem
Anthemis and Cambridge AI Venture Partners unveil CommonAI, a collaborative platform providing AI start-ups with shared IP, affordable GPU resources, and strategic investment, aiming to s
Qualcomm and HARMAN Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Cockpit and ADAS Solutions
Qualcomm and HARMAN are joining forces to integrate Snapdragon® Cockpit Elite platforms with HARMAN’s Ready portfolio, bringing AI-enabled, personalized in-cabin and ADAS experiences for
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Tandem Wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge with AI-Powered Early Learning Platform
Tandem, an AI-driven platform transforming screen time into personalised storybooks and activities for children, has won the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025.
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Insider Threats and AI Risks Dominate File Security, OPSWAT Study Finds
A Ponemon Institute study sponsored by OPSWAT reveals 61% of organizations faced insider-driven file breaches, costing $2.7M each.
BSI Launches Certification Service for UK Digital Identity Framework Compliance
BSI introduces a certification service to help organizations meet the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF Gamma 0.4), boosting trust in digital verification servic
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Model Office Launches AI-Powered T&C Supervision Hub
Model Office introduces an AI-driven Training & Competence Hub, integrating FCA register, back-office systems, and CPD providers.
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DCT Abu Dhabi Graduates 53 Emiratis from 2025 Tourism Youth Summer Camp
DCT Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches, graduated 53 Emiratis from its Tourism Youth Summer Camp, equipping youth with hands-on hospitality training
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