United Kingdom (UK) stories
Europe's productivity stalls as many firms rely on outdated tech, with only 28% of UK workers having the tools needed for effective collaboration.
New research reveals retail leads commerce media maturity, with 22% at advanced stages, while automotive lags, highlighting vast sector disparities worldwide.
Schneider Electric and Bloomberg launch Energy Technology Coalition to drive demand-side tech adoption amid rising global electricity use.
Neo4j's HopperGraph uses AI to analyse 150,000 Reddit posts, mapping fan theories to predict potential outcomes for Stranger Things' final season.
Luma Health acquires Tonic Health, enhancing patient intake and care automation across 1,000+ health systems in the US, UK, Canada, and Caribbean.
By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.
AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.
Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace and launches OneCloud Guided Growth to help MSPs expand Microsoft Cloud services and boost revenue potential.
Nearly half of UK professional services firms missed revenue targets last year due to internal inefficiencies despite growing AI investments, research reveals.
Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.
UK firms face legal risks as AI use surges, with experts urging urgent adoption of clear policies to prevent discrimination and data breaches.
The CMA is probing eight travel firms over online pricing practices amid new powers to fine misleading pricing tactics up to 10% of global turnover.
A UK dentist reveals how AI can ease healthcare pressures, boosting staff efficiency and patient care while preserving the human spirit in business.
Prophet has appointed Bec Geyer as Head of Talent and People to lead recruitment and development amid rapid growth in its decision science and tech teams.
Zendesk's report reveals UK consumers expect faster, personalised service combining AI, data and human insight to solve issues on first contact.
Nearly half of UK SMEs find their finance systems inadequate amid tariff disruptions, prompting urgent calls for tech upgrades and resilience strategies.
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are criticised for providing misleading UK financial advice due to outdated data and lack of context on tax and insurance matters.
UK brands turn to loyalty schemes for first-party data as cookie use declines, blending privacy with personalised customer rewards and marketing.
Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.
Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.