United Kingdom (UK) stories

Lobster appoints Emanuel Eibach as CFO to boost global growth, leveraging his 20 years of financial leadership in scaling software firms and M&A expertise.

UK consumers show low trust in real-time payments security, with only 35% viewing it as safer than credit cards amid rising scam losses of GBP £450 million.

Symatrix appoints Stacey Thorpe as Managed Payroll Director to drive growth in managed payroll services across the UK and global markets.

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

UK finance staff widely use AI tools but worry about inadequate training, data security, and lack of regulatory oversight in their organisations.

UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.

UK credit card balances rose to an average of GBP £1,875 in April 2025 as payments dropped to 33.98%, highlighting ongoing household financial strain.

Kia Connect now offers driver risk scores via its app across 27 European countries, helping users personalise insurance rates with insurers.

Australia's AUKUS submarines use weapons-grade uranium in reactors designed for safety, distinct from Iran's nuclear sites targeted over weapon proliferation fears.

Titan OS partners with Vestel to power smart TVs for UK retailer Currys and launches tools to boost ad performance measurement on connected TV devices.

Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci as COO to lead UK expansion, capitalising on his fintech expertise to grow the firm's AI-driven finance automation platform.

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.

Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.

Ark Data Centres and Nebius to launch UK’s first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub with GBP £7.5 billion investment, boosting local AI compute and innovation.

tick9 partners with iplicit to help UK logistics SMEs migrate from legacy finance systems to scalable cloud solutions, reducing costs and complexity.

iplicit and Cin7 have teamed up to offer UK SMEs in wholesale and distribution integrated cloud accounting and inventory management solutions.

BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.

Org Group acquires Brussels-based EDR, enhancing its European digital and technology expertise across multiple markets including the UK and France.

Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.

Tax Systems has named Sanj Juneja as Global Strategic Partners Director to boost international growth via a new partner ecosystem across key global markets.