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UK faces AI talent shortage as demand outpaces workforce supply.

Bezos says space industry will extend Earth beyond imagination

Amazon founder explores space, AI and Earth’s technological future

Healthy drinks, campervans and e-bikes win UK small business awards

01Health secures $15 million to expand specialist healthcare access globally.

Skills England launches AI training tools to close workplace skills gaps.

With new, faster ways to learn and career paths in constant motion, it’s no surprise that some professionals are rethinking the worth of a Masters of Business Administration. Today, the question isn’t so much about the prestige of the degree as it is about whether it aligns with a person’s goals, finances, and career rhythm. […]

Meta launches Business Agent to automate messaging-based business sales

When Lal Abdul Salam, founder of Smithline Reinforced Composites, arrived in Dubai in 1992 with a background in chemical engineering, the UAE was entering a period of rapid industrial and infrastructure expansion that would reshape the region over the following decades. Large-scale utility systems and urban development projects were beginning to accelerate across the Gulf, […]

As more consumers turn to conversational AI platforms for product recommendations, research summaries, and decision guidance, marketing analysts say the criteria for market visibility are shifting. Instead of appearing on search results pages, brands are now competing to be mentioned directly in answers generated by systems such as ChatGPT, Claude, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity. […]

Founded in Varaždin, Croatia, in 2005, UTILITER is a SaaS company building software for tourism, retail, and hospitality. Its product suite covers property management, cashless payments, and AI-driven analytics. Last year, the company ranked 41st on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list for Central Europe, recording 682% revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. We spoke […]

UK and Australia deepen AI security cooperation with new institute partnership

Banking leaders explore fintech innovation, AI, smart data, and digital transformation.

Guy Hilton discusses AI, customer value, strategy, and business growth momentum.

Giuliano Gonzalez did not set out to build an AI reputation firm. He spent years in public relations and brand strategy before ChatGPT existed, placing clients on top-tier media outlets and observing how Google’s algorithm rewarded brands that earned authority across the right sources on the internet. Then, in early 2025, he noticed a shift […]

UK businesses are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats.

Return-to-office mandates fail without strategy, technology, and proper implementation

Isabelle Back grew up with a forest across the street in Sweden, where she developed an early interest in nature. She studied sustainability before moving to Australia, where she worked in banking. There, she gained experience in ESG initiatives, client relationships, strategy, and capital allocation. These skills provided a foundation for starting her own business. […]

For construction professionals, the most expensive policy is the one you assume covers everything…until it doesn't.

Inploi secures £3m to scale AI hiring technology platform

Championing Black women’s representation and wellbeing in cybersecurity and tech