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Tech Secretary demands action to protect children from AI chatbots
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Tech Secretary demands action to protect children from AI chatbots - UKTN
Tech Secretary Liz Kendall has called on the regulator Ofcom to take "immediate action" to protect children from AI chatbots.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/tech-secretary-demands-action-to-protect-children-from-ai-chatbots-20251204
26 minutes ago
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AI search visibility startup secures £3m investment
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AI search visibility startup secures £3m investment - UKTN
Searchable, a London-based startup that works with brands to improve visibility in the age of AI search engines, has raised £3.1m.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/ai-search-visibility-startup-secures-3m-investment-20251203
about 19 hours ago
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Nothing to open £3.8m ‘community investment round’
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Nothing to open £3.8m 'community investment round' - UKTN
Nothing has launched a "community investment round" targeting £3.8m offering the chance for users to invest in the company.
https://www.uktech.news/funding/nothing-to-open-3-8m-community-investment-round-20251203
about 21 hours ago
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FCA to work with major firms on AI safety
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FCA to work with major firms on AI safety - UKTN
The UK finance watchdog will work with major firms to test AI tools safely to better understand the potential risks and benefits.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/fca-to-work-with-major-firms-on-ai-safety-20251203
about 23 hours ago
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Modo Energy seeks rapid expansion following £25m Series B
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Modo Energy seeks rapid expansion following £25m Series B - UKTN
Modo Energy, a tech firm building software to value electrification assets, is planning to rapidly expand off the back of a £25m investment.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/modo-energy-seeks-rapid-expansion-following-25m-series-b-20251203
1 day ago
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UK nuclear body claims ‘urgent action’ on energy is needed to win the AI race
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UK nuclear body claims 'urgent action' on energy is needed to win the AI race - UKTN
The Nuclear Industry Association has claimed that the UK will lose the AI race without action to increase the country's nuclear capacity.
https://www.uktech.news/energy/uk-nuclear-body-claims-urgent-action-on-energy-is-needed-to-win-the-ai-race-20251203
1 day ago
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Thomson Reuters-backed frontier AI lab coming to London
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Thomson Reuters-backed frontier AI lab coming to London - UKTN
A new frontier AI research lab is coming to London via a five-year partnership between Thomson Reuters and Imperial College London.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/thomson-reuters-backed-frontier-ai-lab-coming-to-london-20251202
2 days ago
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British VCs outperform US equivalent funds
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British VCs outperform US equivalent funds - UKTN
UK-based VC funds have been quietly outperforming equivalents in the US and Europe since 2020, according to a new report.
https://www.uktech.news/news/investment-news/british-vcs-outperform-us-equivalent-funds-20251202
2 days ago
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NatWest backs fintech startup Bourn’s £3.5m fundraise
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NatWest backs fintech startup Bourn's £3.5m fundraise - UKTN
London-based fintech group Bourn has raised £3.5m in funding from a host of backers including NatWest Group.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/natwest-bourn-3-5m-funding-20251202
2 days ago
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Backing startups is key to meeting clean energy ambitions
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Backing startups is key to meeting clean energy ambitions - UKTN
The UK has bold ambitions to lead the global clean energy transition, but those ambitions rest on the shoulders of its startup businesses.
https://www.uktech.news/opinion/backing-startups-key-meeting-clean-energy-ambitions-20251202
2 days ago
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London’s Expedition Growth Capital raises third fund worth £280m
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London's Expedition Growth Capital raises third fund worth £280m - UKTN
Software-focused growth equity firm Expedition Growth Capital has announced that it has raised a third investment fund, worth $375m (£283.8m).
https://www.uktech.news/news/investment-news/expedition-growth-capital-third-fund-20251202
2 days ago
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Data centre demand is delaying housing delivery, report warns
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Data centre demand is delaying housing delivery, report warns - UKTN
Plans to significantly expand data centre infrastructure has been highlighted as a growing factor in the delaying of housing delivery.
https://www.uktech.news/energy/data-centre-demand-is-delaying-housing-delivery-report-warns-20251201
3 days ago
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Wayve doubles down on data with Quality Match acquisition
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Wayve doubles down on data with Quality Match acquisition - UKTN
Wayve has acquired data quality assurance startup Quality Match as it pursues data accuracy as a cornerstone of its strategy.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/wayve-acquires-quality-match-20251201
3 days ago
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Government AI council looks to reform energy grid amid growth zone push
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Government AI council looks to reform energy grid amid growth zone push - UKTN
The government AI Energy Council will meet, with reformations to the energy grid and building new infrastructure at the top of its agenda.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/government-ai-council-looks-to-reform-energy-grid-amid-growth-zone-push-20251201
3 days ago
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Will the Autumn Budget deliver stability for tech and innovation?
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Will the Autumn Budget deliver stability for tech and innovation? - UKTN
Amidst a cost-of-living crisis and rising business uncertainty, delivering a budget to reassure the nation was an unenviable task.
https://www.uktech.news/opinion/will-the-autumn-budget-deliver-stability-for-tech-and-innovation-20251201
3 days ago
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Wise marks first expansion to Africa with new licence
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Wise marks first expansion to Africa with new licence - UKTN
London-based fintech Wise will expand to Africa for the first time, having secured regulatory approval from the South African Reserve Bank.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/wise-marks-first-expansion-to-africa-with-new-licence-20251201
3 days ago
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Calls mount for government to launch AI engineering strategy
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Calls mount for government to launch AI engineering strategy - UKTN
The government has been called on to create a new National AI in Engineering Strategy following a new report.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/calls-mount-for-government-to-launch-ai-engineering-strategy-20251201
3 days ago
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UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Procure AI to Tyten
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UK tech funding roundup: This week's deals from Procure AI to Tyten - UKTN
This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI procurement and supply chain group Procure AI, automated deal negotiator Monq and more.
https://www.uktech.news/funding/uk-tech-funding-roundup-procure-ai-tyten-20251128
6 days ago
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EU rejects UK’s defence tech fund investment offer
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EU rejects UK's defence tech fund investment offer - UKTN
Negotiations for the UK to provide financial support for a European Union defence tech fund have reportedly broken down over the price tag.
https://www.uktech.news/defence-tech/uk-defence-tech-fund-eu-20251128
6 days ago
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Treefera founder: Creating a common purpose
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Treefera founder: Creating a common purpose - UKTN
Jonathan Horn is the founder and chief executive officer of Treefera, a startup using AI to map supply chain conditions.
https://www.uktech.news/news/founder-interviews/treefera-founder-creating-a-common-purpose-20251128
6 days ago
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Fuel Ventures backs AI facilities management startup Tyten
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Fuel Ventures backs AI facilities management startup Tyten - UKTN
Tyten, a startup developing AI facilities management technology, has secured a £750,000 investment from Fuel Ventures and Concrete Ventures.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/fuel-ventures-backs-ai-facilities-management-startup-tyten-20251128
6 days ago
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Getty could ditch UK if regulators block Shutterstock takeover
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Getty could ditch UK if regulators block Shutterstock takeover - UKTN
The CEO of Getty Images has said his company would have to evaluate whether it was worth continuing its UK operations.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/getty-could-ditch-uk-if-regulators-block-shutterstock-takeover-20251128
6 days ago
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UK space sector to benefit from ESA’s £1.7bn funding boost
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UK space sector to benefit from ESA's £1.7bn funding boost - UKTN
A new £1.7bn investment package has been confirmed for ESA programmes that will go towards contracts for UK industry and universities.
https://www.uktech.news/space-tech/uk-space-sector-to-benefit-from-esas-1-7bn-funding-boost-20251127
7 days ago
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Robotics training startup raises £2m as it launches free academic service
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Robotics training startup raises £2m as it launches free academic service - UKTN
Neuracore, a London-based startup that aims to "democratise access to robot learning tools", has raised a $3m (£2.26m)
https://www.uktech.news/ai/neuracore-funding-free-academics-20251127
7 days ago
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British drone startup extends seed round to £8m
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British drone startup extends seed round to £8m - UKTN
StirlingX, a British startup using drones to capture data intelligence, has extended its seed investment round to £8.3m.
https://www.uktech.news/funding/british-drone-startup-extends-seed-round-to-8m-20251127
7 days ago
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Procure AI scores £9.8m seed round for procurement platform
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Procure AI scores £9.8m seed round for procurement platform - UKTN
Procure AI, a London-based startup developing "AI-native procurement and supply chain management" technology, has raised £9.8m.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/procure-ai-9-8m-seed-round-20251127
7 days ago
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NatWest signs spinout partnership with major universities
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NatWest signs spinout partnership with major universities - UKTN
NatWest has agreed to a partnership with four universities that will see it provide targeted support to spinouts.
https://www.uktech.news/news/natwest-signs-spinout-partnership-with-major-universities-20251127
7 days ago
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Ministers send small businesses cyber threat warning
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Ministers send small businesses cyber threat warning - UKTN
Small businesses have been urged by ministers to be proactive about cybersecurity to avoid the potentially devastating impact of an attack.
https://www.uktech.news/cybersecurity/ministers-urge-small-businesses-to-take-cyber-threats-seriously-20251127
7 days ago
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Autumn Budget: UK tech responds to chancellor’s statement
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Autumn Budget: UK tech responds to chancellor's statement - UKTN
Rachel Reeves' latest budget statement has been met with a mixed reaction from the tech, investment and wider business community.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/autumn-budget-uk-tech-responds-to-chancellors-statement-20251127
7 days ago
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Autumn Budget 2025: The key points for the UK tech industry
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Autumn Budget 2025: The key points for the UK tech industry - UKTN
The Autumn Budget was delivered by the chancellor and saw announcements directed at supporting the UK's tech and business ecosystem.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/autumn-budget-2025-the-key-points-for-the-uk-tech-industry-20251126
8 days ago
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UK councils overly exposed to cyber risk, experts warn following attack
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UK councils overly exposed to cyber risk, experts warn following attack - UKTN
Councils in the UK are particularly exposed to cyber-attacks, experts have warned following breaches in London.
https://www.uktech.news/cybersecurity/uk-councils-overly-exposed-to-cyber-risk-expert-warns-following-attack-20251126
8 days ago
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Two UK police forces adopt AI virtual assistant
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Two UK police forces adopt AI virtual assistant - UKTN
Two British police forces have become the first in the country to recruit an AI assistant in a new trial of the technology.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/two-uk-police-forces-adopt-ai-virtual-assistant-20251126
8 days ago
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Revolut alum raises £2m for startup using AI to negotiate high-value deals
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Revolut alum raises £2m for startup using AI to negotiate high-value deals - UKTN
Monq, a new AI startup launched by alumni from Revolut and Deutsche Bank, has emerged from stealth with $3m (£2.3m) in funding.
https://www.uktech.news/news/monq-emerges-from-stealth-revolut-alum-2m-20251126
8 days ago
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In conversation with: Tesco’s Fatemeh Barani
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In conversation with: Tesco's Fatemeh Barani - UKTN
Tesco is one of the world's largest retail organisations and among the oldest supermarkets in the UK. But while almost everyone knows the firm from its
https://www.uktech.news/the-circuit/in-conversation-with-tescos-fatemeh-barani-20251125
9 days ago
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Why open source matters – Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK. 🎙 🔗
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9 days ago
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Heat pump technology group Installio secures £1.5m seed round
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Heat pump technology group Installio secures £1.5m seed round - UKTN
Installio, a London-based clean energy and heat pump technology firm, has secured a £1.5m seed investment to support its national rollout.
https://www.uktech.news/climate-tech/installio-secures-seed-round-20251125
9 days ago
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New £1.2m initiative launched to support UK semiconductor industry
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New £1.2m initiative launched to support UK semiconductor industry - UKTN
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has been tasked with leading a £1.2m initiative to strengthen the UK's semiconductor position.
https://www.uktech.news/semiconductor/new-1-2m-initiative-launched-to-support-uk-semiconductor-industry-20251125
9 days ago
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🍂 Autumn Budget 2025: What UK startups and scale-ups are hoping for. 📖 Read the full article:
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What do tech businesses want from the Autumn Budget? - UKTN
With the Autumn Budget looming, the UK’s startups are in limbo as they await news of what changes could hit their operations.
https://www.uktech.news/partnership/what-do-tech-businesses-want-from-the-autumn-budget-20251125
9 days ago
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Tech firms issued new guidance to tackle online harms
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Tech firms issued new guidance to tackle online harms - UKTN
Ofcom has issued tech firms with new guidance to protect online users, in particular women and girls, beyond the Online Safety Act.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/tech-firms-issued-new-guidance-to-tackle-online-harms-20251125
9 days ago
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Qatar anchors £50m first close of London-based quantum fund
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Qatar anchors £50m first close of London-based quantum fund - UKTN
London VC Firgun Ventures has unveiled the first $70m (£53.4m) close of its quantum-focused investment fund.
https://www.uktech.news/quantum/qatar-anchors-50m-first-close-of-london-based-quantum-fund-20251124
10 days ago
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Out-of-home delivery software group HubBox raises £6m
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Out-of-home delivery software group HubBox raises £6m - UKTN
HubBox, a London-based provider of delivery software for ecommerce retailers, has raised a £6m investment.
https://www.uktech.news/ecommerce/out-of-home-delivery-software-group-hubbox-raises-6m-20251124
10 days ago
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Scaleup deals targeted as British Business Bank unveils tech-focused strategy
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Scaleup deals targeted as British Business Bank unveils tech-focused strategy - UKTN
The British Business Bank will focus its investment efforts on higher risk tech scaleup deals following its mandate to encourage growth.
https://www.uktech.news/news/investment-news/scaleups-deals-targeted-as-british-business-bank-unveils-tech-focused-strategy-20251124
10 days ago
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New £10m ‘Y Combinator for Europe’ fund launches
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New £10m 'Y Combinator for Europe' fund launches - UKTN
A new £10m investment fund that aims to be Europe's answer to Y Combinator has been launched by London-based group Onstage.
https://www.uktech.news/news/investment-news/new-10m-y-combinator-for-europe-fund-launches-20251124
10 days ago
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Share sale values Revolut at $75bn
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Share sale values Revolut at $75bn - UKTN
London-based fintech Revolut has been valued at $75bn (£57.3bn) following the completion of a share sale that included NVentures.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/share-sale-values-revolut-at-75bn-20251124
10 days ago
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Zilch enters multi-year partnership with Arsenal FC
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Zilch enters multi-year partnership with Arsenal FC - UKTN
Zilch has entered into a multi-year partnership with Premier League team Arsenal FC that has made it the "official way to pay" at the club.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/zilch-enters-multi-year-partnership-with-arsenal-fc-20251121
13 days ago
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UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Artios to Planet Smart
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UK tech funding roundup: This week's deals from Artios to Planet Smart - UKTN
This week’s UK tech funding deals include biotech research group Artios, pharmaceutical management software company PolyModels Hub and more. UKTN tracked
https://www.uktech.news/funding/uk-tech-funding-roundup-this-weeks-deals-from-artios-to-planet-smart-20251121
13 days ago
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Fintech platform to manage education budgets raises £350k
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Fintech platform to manage education budgets raises £350k - UKTN
Sencillo, a fintech platform that aims to help parents manage the expenses associated with education, has secured a £350,000 investment.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/sencillo-education-fintech-raises-350k-20251121
13 days ago
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Ani founder: Drop the ego
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Ani founder: Drop the ego - UKTN
Sam McBride is the founder of Ani, an AI-powered investment analyst platform. McBride is former finance employee turned fintech founder.
https://www.uktech.news/news/founder-interviews/ani-founder-drop-the-ego-20251121
13 days ago
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UK Space Agency invests £6.9m in British satellite technology
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UK Space Agency invests £6.9m in British satellite technology - UKTN
The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9m in a series of satellite technology projects to "secure Britain's place as a European space leader".
https://www.uktech.news/space-tech/uk-space-agency-invests-6-9m-in-british-satellite-technology-20251121
13 days ago
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Government AI reforms launched backed by millions in investment
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Government AI reforms launched backed by millions in investment - UKTN
The government has announced a raft of new reforms to its AI policy, backed by major investments ahead of the Autumn Budget.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/government-ai-reforms-launched-backed-by-millions-in-investment-20251121
13 days ago
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