UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens
Agriculture and high street firms dragged on UK small business growth as sales rose just 4.0% in the September quarter, below normal levels.
UK retailers face GBP £25 billion tech modernisation bill
Ageing systems are forcing retailers to weigh short-term margins against a £25 billion upgrade programme, as cyber risks and AI readiness rise.
Cherry launches new MX keyboard switches sampler box
Keyboard buyers can now compare feel, sound and RGB lighting across 10 MX switches in CHERRY's updated sampler box.
GSS uses AI cloud tool to speed sanctions screening
Financial institutions could benefit as GSS says its new AI tool has cut sanctions-screening infrastructure review times from two days to under four hours.
Manchester NHS trust passes 50,000 minutes of video interpreting
Clinical teams at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust now get interpreters in 22 seconds on average, easing delays for urgent care and labour wards.
Akamai says online scams overtake phishing attacks
Scam detections roughly doubled to 6.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, signalling a shift that is widening fraud risk for businesses.
UK growth sectors warn demand will outstrip capacity
Only one in 10 senior executives are very confident they can add capacity fast enough, as bottlenecks threaten growth in four key sectors.
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Yoono appoints Ilan Davimes to lead Crown Dependencies
The hire aims to help the compliance software maker deepen ties with Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man firms facing tougher due diligence demands.
OneAdvanced names Emma Brown as Chief Financial Officer
The hire strengthens OneAdvanced's AI push as it seeks to scale IQ across regulated sectors that serve millions of people daily.
Roke names Jo Rayson as first Chief Operating Officer
The move is intended to strengthen Roke's systems and delivery as the defence and national security firm expands in Britain and overseas.
SPhotonix appoints Alex Avramov as Chief Operating Officer
The optical data storage group is strengthening its push into commercial markets and fundraising as AI-driven data volumes boost demand for cold storage.
Appcharge appoints Ronen Morecki as Chief Operating Officer
The hire underscores Appcharge's push to win more app developers as court rulings and regulation open alternative payment routes beyond Apple and Google.