Brexit stories
Most UK lenders now face overlapping FCA, PRA and data rules on AI, as 75 per cent of firms already deploy the technology.
Eligible England supporters in the US can now avoid daily roaming fees on O2 during the rest of the tournament, with credits back to 20 July.
Customer demand is driving the move, as the Octopus-owned platform sets up an EU base to serve firms seeking cross-border investment growth.
Winning nations have historically seen markets outperform around the tournament, though wider forces can easily outweigh any football-related lift.
Rising cross-border trade complexity is pushing firms to delay expansion and lean on AI, as regulatory uncertainty reshapes global growth plans.
Auditoria opens UK and Ireland data hubs and hires London lead as it chases 400% European growth and rising demand for sovereign AI.
Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
UK SME leaders show cautious optimism with a slight confidence rise, yet worry over AI adoption, Brexit competitiveness, and EU market expansion in 2025.
Returns and customs handling are squeezing margins for UK sellers into the EU, with extra border crossings now adding more than the new €3 fee.
More than 5 million Britons have been caught out by phones latching on to foreign signals at home, risking unexpected bills.
The four-year deal should help Defra replace legacy systems and speed up digital services across environmental regulation and biosecurity.
Lower costs and lighter tax burdens have pushed Bucharest to the top of Europe’s startup rankings, while London fell to 69th globally.
A self-financing non-profit has helped 1,500 start-ups in Dublin, with below-market rents and support services funded by campus revenue.
UK airlines are deploying agentic AI and WhatsApp chatbots to cut airport queues, ease staff strain and manage growing border disruption.
Gig work platform Traxlo launches in the UK, offering grocery retailers pay-per-task staffing to tackle labour gaps and rising costs.
Traxlo launches its pay-per-task gig labour platform in the UK, targeting grocery chains with task fees from GBP £3 to GBP £50.
Loop Returns warns UK brands that neglected international returns risk eroding margins and loyalty as global eCommerce hits USD $6.3 trillion.
UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.
UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.
New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.
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