London launches ‘world-first’ care AI lab to tackle NHS pressures April 14, 2026 A new AI lab focused on the care sector is being launched in London with government backing, as the UK looks to scale homegrown healthtech and turn NHS innovation into exportable products. Cera said it is making an eight-figure investment into the facility, which will bring together AI specialists and a cohort of “entrepreneurs in [...]
Apple UK posts £5bn turnover as iPhone boom offsets AI lag April 14, 2026 Apple UK racked up just shy of £5bn in turnover last year, as strong iPhone demand helped power growth across its British operations, according to newly filed accounts. The tech behemoth’s UK arm, based in Battersea Power Station, reported revenue of £4.99bn for the year to 28th September 2025, up from £4.7bn the year before, [...]
Snyk founder Guy Podjarny makes surprise return to board after chief executive exit April 14, 2026 The founder of cybersecurity firm Snyk has made a surprise return to the company after the unexpected departure of its chief executive. Guy Podjarny, who founded the firm in London in 2015 before stepping away last year, has made a comeback as a director just twelve months later, company filings show. Snyk did not respond [...]
AI security officials test Anthropic cyber threat as Bank of England to convene chiefs April 11, 2026 AI minister Kanishka Narayan has said that Anthropic’s new cyber model was the most powerful seen yet as finance chiefs from the Bank of England and Treasury are set to meet next week to discuss the threats posed to the financial sector. Narayan revealed that Claude Mythos, a new model that was held back from [...]
IBM: AI adoption stalls as UK businesses lack clear strategy April 10, 2026 UK businesses are adopting AI at a pace, but many are still struggling to convert that momentum into real, meaningful financial returns. According to IBM’s Race for ROI study, 66 per cent of British enterprises report significant productivity improvements from AI, with 63 per cent of senior leaders citing noticeable efficiency gains post-adoption. There seems [...]
European banking jobs face AI reset ‘not mass job losses – for now’ April 10, 2026 European banking jobs are in line for a boost from AI despite widespread fears the integration of new tech will trigger mass layoffs, according to fresh analysis. The headcount at the top lenders is expected to get a four per cent average uplift, analysts from Bloomberg Intelligence said in a new note. The increase is [...]
Fake reviews are tipping point for much bigger online trust scandal April 10, 2026 From fake reviews to ChatGPT, the decline of consumer trust is now a major online infrastructure problem, writes Paul Armstrong.
Wall Street chiefs summoned over ‘nightmare’ Anthropic cyber threat April 10, 2026 US regulators have summoned top Wall Street bosses to an urgent meeting over fears that a powerful new AI tool could turbocharge a haunting new wave of cyber attacks. Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell urged top banking chiefs to be prudent risks raised by Anthropic’s Mythos. The hastily [...]
Google partners with Opentable with AI that books your dinner April 10, 2026 Google has taken a swipe at the restaurant booking market, rolling out AI in the UK that can line up your next reservation directly from search. The new feature, launched on Friday, lets users describe exactly what they want, with Google’s AI then scanning the web for real-time availability and serving up bookable options in [...]
Revolut follows Starling with AI agent as tech arms race heats up April 9, 2026 Revolut has waded into the AI arms race with the debut of its personal finance assistant as fintech firms race to beef up the tech in their all-in-one super apps. The $75bn digital banking giant has launched AI by Revolut – a financial assistant embedded into its app. The chatbot provides spending insights, investment updates [...]