The fintech industry will continue to play a crucial role in the UK economy, despite recent challenges such as the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse, according to industry chiefs.

Technology equipment manufacturers posted the fastest rate of output growth (63.6 vs. 48.4 in January), supported by stronger new orders, improved capacity and fewer semiconductor shortages, according to surveyed firms. 

Axyon AI, a leading AI provider for the asset management industry, today announces the appointment of Mr. Massimo Tosato as Advisory Committee member.

Whilst the cost of deposits increased in the second half of the year as the Bank of England increased interest rates to dampen inflationary pressures, the Group improved its Net Interest Margin by £6.4 million to £24.4 million (2021: £18.0 million).

BT announced a multi-million-pound investment to bring 5G and 4G mobile edge computing services to its UK business customers in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

More than half (53%) of employees in the UK feel overworked, citing factors like reaching their maximum capacity, being spread too thin, or stressing over the threat of additional work.

Logtech start-up Zeus has become the latest member of the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) community, an international non-profit organisation focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight transportation.

Equals Group Plc announces its expansion into Europe, via the acquisition (subject to regulatory approval) of Oonex SA, a full-service payments institution licensed in Belgium, for a total of £4.1 million. 

Edinburgh based start-up Playable Technology beat the drum for Scottish innovation at this month’s prestigious South By South West (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas.

On the occasion of World Bipolar Day, EIT Health, part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, celebrates the EDIT-B Consortium's accelerated launch of a ground-breaking diagnostic test for bipolar disorder, made possible by their support.

The pandemic powered a boom in UK entrepreneurship and inspired many Brits to start new side-hustles and small businesses – especially furloughed employees who found themselves with extra time on their hands.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have signed a loan agreement for 5 million euros to finance the "Joint Sahel Programme in response to the Challenges of COVID-19, Conflicts and Climate Change (SD3C G5 Sahel + Senegal)".

Research shows one third of North America and Europe’s largest banks lack transparency and are failing to publicly report on the progress of their AI development.

VeUP, a new global tech consultancy has acquired the product suite of UK fintech company M3 Payments as part of a multi-million-dollar growth strategy.

Kemi Badenoch, Business and Trade Secretary, has broken down £2.2 billion worth of trade barriers for UK businesses during her first 200 days in the position, over £11 million each day.

Robin and Menery will play a critical role in driving Dataseat’s next stage of growth in mobile in-app campaigns.

Electric vehicle charging network Be.EV and Stockport Council have signed a £15million deal which will allow 100 electric vehicles to be charged at once.

Bury Council has appointed electric vehicle (EV) charging network Be.EV to install more than 30 new EV charging points across their land. The deal is worth upwards of £9m – fully funded by Be.EV.

Translation and language services provider The Translation People has completed its latest acquisition, the first following its recent investment from Mobeus Equity Partners in January.

Amsterdam-based proptech B2B SaaS startup, Getplace.io, has raised an investment from Antler to help brick-and-mortar SM’s all over the world find better locations for their new stores.