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UK businesses drew GBP £14.4 billion in equity funding in the first half of 2026, as London still dominated despite sharp regional gains.
The insurance software group is pushing ahead with its AI reshaping as Paul Wheeler takes over as Chief Executive Officer from Mike Ettling.
Merchants gain a new acquiring route and broader regional coverage through a single integration, reducing technical complexity.
The deal gives Legora a London engineering hub and technology to sift over 1,000,000 documents per case for disputes teams.
Vacancies in the capital are forecast to rise 17% next year, lifting London to 52% of UK finance recruitment as hiring narrows.
Shoppers may be more likely to trade in or buy refurbished handsets after Virgin Media O2's in-store display demystifies recycling and reuse.
A surge in small-business borrowing has prompted Iwoca to expand lending capacity, after UK SME lending rose 60% in 2025.
The consultancy now puts two revenue-driving practices under new partners as demand for public sector digital advice grows.
Enterprise appetite for single-vendor network security has lifted the company's recurring revenue 42% to USD $415 million, with 4,800 customers.
Support for 38,000 smaller firms helped lift pre-tax profit to GBP £426 million, with most funding going outside London and new jobs expected.
The €65 million commitment is set to bolster scaleup finance for UK tech firms as public funding backs a €1 billion-plus growth fund.
AI agents will handle invoice chases and billing queries for AccountsIQ users, aiming to cut Days Sales Outstanding and free finance teams.
The cloud migration is designed to replace ageing core systems and give Investec faster data access across four key markets.
A Tier One bank is already piloting the system in live FX options workflows as banks seek auditable AI for trading decisions.
It aims to help large companies turn AI pilots into operational tools, as demand grows for measurable returns from enterprise projects.
The hire comes as Rubix races to secure sites and power for AI campuses, with an initial global portfolio of more than 8GW.
The change comes as business schools face mounting pressure from rapid technological shifts and tougher global competition for students and staff.
Customer demand across Europe has fuelled a 72% rise in Kong's regional base, prompting new offices in Milan and Paris.
Brussels' move could reduce reliance on non-EU tech, while London's new AI minister signals tighter oversight of a fast-growing sector.
Security buyers are being given concrete AI workflows and tools as Brivo seeks to show how quickly the technology can improve operations.