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Galoy launches Lana to unlock digital asset collateralised lending

A new service that has been recently launched makes it easy and fast for innovative banks of any size to unlock the transformative potential of digital asset-backed lending.

Mindstone and Gamma partner in enterprise AI tools initiative

Mindstone, a global training platform and community focused on the practical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for non-technical staff, and Gamma, the San Francisco-based provider of an AI-powered presentation platform, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of AI presentation tools among non-technical professionals.

1 in 4 businesses have no data strategy, creating an ‘AI Paradox’

Over one in four (26%) organisations have no formal data strategy in the UK and the US, despite increasing AI usage, creating an ‘AI Paradox’ for businesses, research has found.

VTT and Oulu Port lead €12.8M project to strengthen cyber-physical security in ports

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and partners have launched a three-year project with Oulu Port aimed at enhancing secure situational awareness in critical cyber-physical systems.

Cornwall’s Sellectronics named SME of the Year

Sellectronics, a manufacturing company based in Cornwall, has been crowned SME of the Year at the National Manufacturing Awards, in a ceremony held aboard the iconic Dixie Queen paddle steamer on the River Thames.

80% of UK businesses eye AI-driven growth, but digital gaps hinder progress

SAP launches its ‘Supercharging Growth with AI in the UK – a Pathway for High-Growth Businesses’ report, which considers the scale-up opportunities and challenges facing UK businesses in 2025.

CIPD leads Government-funded research into responsible AI adoption

Efforts to boost AI use will be undermined if key people and organisational factors aren’t properly understood, the CIPD says as it begins a government-backed programme to help bridge the gap between AI innovation and responsible implementation.

World’s first cultivated meat dog treat goes on sale

Meatly, a UK cultivated meat firm, has become the first company in the world to supply cultivated meat for pet food on sale. Produced in collaboration with plant-based dog food brand THE PACK, a limited-release of “Chick Bites” is on sale at Pets at Home Brentford, London from Friday 7th February.

Quantum computing would boost UK productivity and GDP growth, Government support is crucial
Quantum computing would boost UK productivity and GDP growth, Government support is crucial

New research from Oxford Economics predicts that quantum computing could give the UK an economy-wide productivity boost of up to 7% by 2045 – equivalent to every worker achieving an additional three weeks’ worth of productivity per year without working an extra hour.

Ai Everything Global 2025: Global AI breakthroughs take centre stage in Dubai as big tech and startups present powerful cross-industry use cases

The AI-driven winds of change transforming societies, industries, and digital economies globally were on full display at Ai Everything GLOBAL as Wednesday saw visitors exclusively experience the most hands-on AI applications ever created by world-leading AI changemakers.

Final countdown: how to prepare for E-commerce Berlin Expo 2025

The wait is almost over – E-commerce Berlin Expo 2025 is right around the corner. For the first time ever, the Expo spans two full days, 19th and 20th of February, offering more opportunities to connect, learn, and explore. With free entry and a packed agenda, it’s the ultimate event for anyone in e-commerce. Want to make the most of it? Follow this guide to prepare like a pro – from now until after the Expo.

Steven Bartlett steps down from Huel board
Steven Bartlett steps down from Huel board

Steven Bartlett, star of BBC’s Dragon’s Den, and host of Diary of a CEO podcast, has stepped down as a Director of Huel, the meal-replacement drink brand.

Future Labs Live draws experts and leaders from science, academia, startups, FMGC, chemical, and agricultural industries to its conference floor in Basel, Switzerland

Leaders from across the region will meet to discuss the advancements in lab technology and the overarching industry, which has seen numerous developments over the past couple of years. With the conference setting its eyes on the evolution of the lab it will address 9 important and varying themes that encompass the breadth of this ever-growing field in Basel, May 27-28.

London Lab Live 2025: The UK’s Premier Event for the Lab Community

London Lab Live 2025 is set to debut on 14–15 May 2025 at ExCeL London, bringing together professionals from across the lab sector to inspire collaboration and innovation. Representing industries such as chemical and material science, FMCG, food and beverage, agriculture, pharma, biotech, medical, real estate, academia, and beyond, the event promises to be the UK’s most dynamic gathering for the lab community.

Online shopping continues to grow, makes up 36% of all UK retail sales

The UK has the third biggest online eCommerce market, behind USA and China and this shows how much the nation has changed from the traditional way of shopping on the High Street.   

TAU Systems joins programme to develop radiation testing for space-bound electronics

TAU Systems, the producer of ultrafast, compact laser-plasma accelerators, has announced its participation in a DARPA-funded initiative to develop new radiation testing capabilities for space-bound electronics. This programme, a part of DARPA’s Advanced Sources for Single Event Effect Radiation Testing (ASSERT) initiative, seeks to enhance the resilience of electronics deployed in space environments where exposure to cosmic radiation poses significant risks to performance and longevity.

Migrant startups in Berlin: a win-win strategy for Europe’s economy and innovation

On 30 January, the final of the Polish startup accelerator Axios took place in Berlin. Twenty-one entrepreneurial teams presented their projects to the jury – ranging from AI platforms for pet care to apps for people with insulin resistance. Participants tested their ideas, received valuable market expert recommendations, and explored new growth opportunities. The programme was supported by key IT industry players, including SOFTSWISS international tech company.

Top cyber security concerns for SMEs in the UK revealed

A new study by Markel Direct has revealed the top cyber security issues facing SMEs – with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats named as the top concern for business owners.

Ai Everything Global 2025: Insight-fuelled debates & thought-provoking discussions show AI’s divisive power on enthralling first day in UAE capital

After weeks of rising excitement across the international AI community, Ai Everything GLOBAL is officially underway in the UAE after a thrilling opening day kicked off the year’s largest public-private global AI gathering.

AI-enhanced drone technology can reduce the demining process

A new whitepaper from UK-Ukraine TechExchange, a collaborative forum around the key issues affecting the war in Ukraine and its future rebuild, explores how cutting-edge innovation can expedite the demining process and Ukraine’s post-war recovery.