United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 9
Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks
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The CMORG AI Taskforce, with City of London and UK Finance, publishes new AI Baseline Guidance to help financial firms manage generative AI risks across operations and compliance.
UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
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The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
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social media
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Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
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Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
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Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire
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Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.
Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
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Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
AI startups lead in Viva Technology list of Europe's top 100
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Viva Technology ranks Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, spotlighting 15 AI firms among emerging innovators across 22 sectors and 13 countries.
Billie launches B2B Pay Later solution for Stripe merchants
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Billie becomes the first B2B Pay Later solution widely available on Stripe, enabling merchants in 11 European countries to offer flexible payments to business buyers.
Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally
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partner programmes
Global firms could boost revenue by AUD $115 trillion through better data management, yet poor data integrity risks costing billions worldwide.
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs’ trust in safe finance AI
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Kyriba launches agentic AI, TAI, to enhance financial workflows with data-driven insights, prioritising security and human oversight in finance operations.
UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks
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A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
Pneuma Solutions unveils instant accessible document platform
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Pneuma Solutions expands its Scribe for Documents platform, enabling blind users instant, independent access to remediated documents in multiple formats.
Discovery Education launches DoodleLearning apps in Australia
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Discovery Education launches its popular DoodleLearning maths and English apps for Australian children aged 2-14, supporting personalised learning at home and school.
Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments
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Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.