Government launches new programme to help more women and girls enter the UK tech sector
The UK government has unveiled a £4m TechFirst Women’s Programme offering 300 tech placements, returnships for developer...
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Churchill to be replaced by wildlife on future Bank of England banknotes
The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures like Winston Churchill and Jane Austen with UK wildlife on futur...
Green hydrogen plant to be built in Milford Haven with government backing
Trafigura will build a green hydrogen production facility in Milford Haven, Wales, producing 2,000 tonnes a year with go...
Oil price climbs above $90 after ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surged back above $90 after a ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz, as the Iran conflict disrupts shipping rou...
Revolut launches UK bank after regulatory approval
Revolut has launched its UK bank after receiving PRA approval, enabling FSCS-protected accounts and paving the way for l...
Dragons’ Den success story Piddle Patch wins landmark trademark infringement case
Piddle Patch, the eco-friendly dog toilet brand featured on Dragons’ Den, has won a High Court trademark infringement ca...
Anchr raises $5.8M to bring AI-native automation to America’s food supply chain
US startup Anchr raises $5.8 million to build an AI-native operating system for food distributors, aiming to automate pu...
Anthropic sues US government after being labelled a ‘supply chain risk’ in AI dispute
AI company Anthropic has sued the US government after being labelled a “supply chain risk” following a dispute over mili...
China exports surge despite Trump tariffs as global demand strengthens
China’s exports jumped more than 20% in the first two months of 2026 despite US tariffs, driven by strong global demand...
UK job vacancies fall at slower pace as service sector picks up
UK job vacancies fell at a slower pace in February as services sector growth hit a one-year high, raising hopes the labo...
OpenAI delays ‘adult mode’ for ChatGPT to focus on higher priorities
OpenAI has postponed the launch of ChatGPT’s “adult mode” as it prioritises improving AI performance, personalisation an...
More companies paying ransoms as AI-powered cyberattacks intensify
The number of companies paying ransomware demands rose sharply in 2025 as hackers used AI to launch more sophisticated c...
Government-funded mobile mast upgrades reach 50 milestone in Wales
Fifty government-funded 4G mast upgrades are now live across Wales under the Shared Rural Network programme, bringing im...
Small businesses sceptical over tariff refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
US small businesses doubt they will receive refunds after the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, potentia...
Royal Mail faces scrutiny as 219 million letters arrive late despite rising stamp prices
Royal Mail could deliver 219 million letters late this year as service targets are missed despite stamp price rises and...
The Business Behind the Bet: How UK Online Gambling Became a Sixteen Billion Pound Industry
The UK Gambling Commission's annual report for the financial year ending March 2025 recorded a total gross gambling yiel...
Scottish startup SWURF secures £200k funding to make Edinburgh the world’s flexible working capital
Edinburgh-based remote working platform SWURF raises £200,000 to expand its network of flexible workspaces and SWURF Pod...
Nigel Farage invests in crypto firm led by Kwasi Kwarteng
Nigel Farage has invested £215,000 in crypto firm Stack BTC, chaired by former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, securing a 6.3...