United Kingdom (UK) stories
Oracle and Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise access to governed database data, letting users query enterprise records in natural language without SQL.
Luminance and LexisNexis have struck a tie-up to embed citation-backed legal research inside contract review, aiming to cut switch-hopping for in-house lawyers.
Pinewood boosts annual revenue and EBITDA as testing begins at Lithia's US dealerships, with cash rising and medium-term growth targets intact.
Layercake deepens Bitmovin integration in Streamcake, giving broadcasters and streamers a single control layer for encoding, playback and analytics.
Keepit survey finds organisations overconfident about AI disaster recovery, with just 32% testing plans monthly and many lacking clear governance.
Hospitality groups urged to tighten controls as survey finds AI use rises across UK and Ireland, but privacy and regulation fears remain high.
Roke unveils CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system for NATO forces, with browser-based controls and rapid training aimed at front-line troops.
Precision Proco backs faster turnaround and less waste with two Canon varioPRINT iX3200 sheetfed inkjet presses at its UK sites.
Canva deepens its licensed content push with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates, tapping 1.4 million searches and UK marathon support designs.
8x8 has unveiled a UK retail communications package built for shared devices and shift work, with calls ringing across store handsets and tablets.
Locus data shows ultra-fast delivery promises are driving UK delays higher, while most shoppers say they would prefer dependable two-to-four-day windows.
Huboo snaps up Sorted in a deal set to link fulfilment, shipping and returns on one platform for retailers across the UK and Europe.
Granicus awards spotlight councils and public bodies cutting wait times, boosting engagement and improving trust through digital services.
Irish business leaders become more confident in AI use, but remain the most uneasy of four European markets over jobs and cybersecurity.
Bridewell says ICO data privacy complaints climbed across key UK sectors, with finance still top, while retail and manufacturing saw the fastest rise.
Firenze lands GBP £6 million to scale portfolio-backed credit platform as wealth managers and banks chase faster access to client liquidity.
Red Hat survey finds UK firms are adopting agentic AI faster than they can govern it, despite strong support for open source controls.
Pluxee UK and Attivo unveil a life-stage financial wellbeing service for employees, as firms seek to ease money worries linked to lost productivity.
BSI unveils 125 ways standards shape the world, spotlighting cloud security, responsible AI and smart city guidance as digital trust grows.
Clarks adds a curated marketplace for third-party sellers as it looks to broaden its online range while keeping tight control of brand experience.