London stories

UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
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Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.

Yondr & CBRE launch global data centre apprenticeship scheme
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Yondr Group and CBRE have launched a global apprenticeship programme to train future data centre professionals, starting at Yondr's Slough campus.

Insurwave & Osprey unite to transform aviation risk insights
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Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.

EatClub launches London app with dynamic discounts at venues
4 days ago
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EatClub launches in London, offering app users dynamic discounts of up to 50% at venues with seamless payment and no coupons required.

Slow broadband costing UK businesses GBP £11 billion each year
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Slow broadband costs UK businesses GBP £11 billion annually, harming productivity, customer service, and cybersecurity across major towns and cities.

Dig This Deal campaign raises GBP £255,000 to boost AI shopping
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Tech entrepreneur Ashley Bailey's Dig This Deal campaign has raised GBP £255,000 to grow its AI shopping platform, expanding product listings and boosting sustainable options.

Fleet safety overlooked as AI adoption lags among HSE leaders
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Despite 84% of HSE leaders prioritising fleet safety, 60% have yet to adopt AI-powered safety technologies, risking incidents and compliance issues.

Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.

Locka device automatically locks computers for better security
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London's LOCKA, a wearable device, automatically locks Windows computers when users walk away, enhancing security and ensuring compliance in workplaces.

Graylog unveils Spring 2025 release with enhanced security tools
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Graylog's Spring 2025 release boosts security with AI-driven detection, Data Lake Preview, and a new Threat Coverage Analyzer to streamline workflows.

Backbase unveils AI platform to boost bank efficiency & growth
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Backbase launches AI-powered Banking Platform to boost banks' growth, automate tasks and improve efficiency amid legacy tech challenges globally.

NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer to lead EMEA & APJ expansion
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risk & compliance
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NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer as International EVP to spearhead expansion across EMEA and APJ, reinforcing its global compliance growth strategy.

Ecommpay to offer free neurodiversity training in FinTech sector
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Ecommpay offers free neurodiversity training on 20 May 2025 to partners and clients, fostering inclusive workplaces in payments and FinTech sectors.

Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April
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Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.

London leads UK in AI adoption as North faces growing gap
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Survey reveals stark AI adoption gap: 82% of London firms value AI for strategy, against 44% in the North, urging northern businesses to act fast.

Ecommpay appoints Roy Blokker to lead European sales push
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Ecommpay appoints Roy Blokker as Head of Strategic Sales to boost its European expansion and tailor payment solutions for top-tier merchants.

Haboo partners with Griffin to launch flexible repay wallet
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Haboo money partners with Griffin to launch a save-as-you-repay wallet, enhancing borrower flexibility and boosting loan repayment support in the UK.

Delayed reimbursements costing UK staff up to GBP £20,000
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Nearly half of UK employees face financial strain paying upfront for work expenses, with delayed reimbursements causing hardship across income levels.

Cantarus expands CRM services with acquisition of FlexRM
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Cantarus acquires London-based CRM specialist FlexRM to enhance digital services for sectors including non-profits, public sector, and membership organisations.

Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
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Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.