United Kingdom (UK) stories
Social media fuelled a Black Friday boom in the UK, as Rithum data showed global social sales soaring 152% and online spend up 27%.
Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.
Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.
ServiceNow buys AI assistant specialist Moveworks to create a single conversational 'front door' into automated workflows across the enterprise.
Zen Internet has secured Great Place To Work certification for 2025, its third title, after 85% of staff called it a great workplace.
Red tape in UK and US visa systems is stalling AI and tech hiring, with firms reporting weeks-long delays, higher costs and lost revenue.
RETN extends its BBIX partnership to Hong Kong and Singapore, adding new Asian peering hubs and launching its Flex IX service in the region.
Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.
UK firms face a 2026 surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks, as ransomware costs top USD $1 million and skills gaps leave basic defences exposed.
UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.
AI adoption is exposing UK factories' outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
UK homebuyers fear AI-fuelled ID fraud as two-thirds worry about fake documents yet still share sensitive data via email and messaging apps.
UK firms most confident on EU AI Act readiness yet report more fines and contract turmoil than German and French rivals, study finds.
AI now underpins most UK Christmas campaigns, as 78% of marketers use it to deliver more personalised festive ads amid rising consumer demands.
Verified brand logos in emails are boosting Australians' trust and clicks in Boxing Day sales, as AI-driven phishing threats intensify.
Online marketplaces now dominate UK high-value shopping journeys, as brands risk invisibility without strong, optimised product data.
Retail investors are tipped to rule UK wealth and fintech by 2026 as banks and digital challengers race to capture mass-market demand.
Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.