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London tops U.K. wildfire detections in record 2025
Climate change

London tops U.K. wildfire detections in record 2025

Record wildfire activity this year has pushed insurers to reassess urban property risk, with summer fires now edging closer to homes and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Flashpass launches free Delaware healthcare training
eLearning

Flashpass launches free Delaware healthcare training

Eligible residents in Kent and Sussex counties can now train for healthcare support jobs at no cost, easing staffing gaps in Delaware.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Ordnance Survey reports record revenue amid AI push
Smart Cities

Ordnance Survey reports record revenue amid AI push

Demand for trusted location data lifted annual sales as utilities, councils and consumers used new services to cut risk and plan infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
ATG Access wins fourth RoSPA Gold Award for safety
Manufacturing

ATG Access wins fourth RoSPA Gold Award for safety

The accolade highlights tighter safety controls and stronger audit scores at the St Helens manufacturer, with only one lost-time accident in five years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Schools boost security enquiries ahead of Martyn's Law
Cybersecurity

Schools boost security enquiries ahead of Martyn's Law

More than 200 schools have contacted Little Green Button this year as Martyn's Law prompts a review of lockdown and evacuation plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
HiBob Chief Executive named in HR tech influencers list
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob Chief Executive named in HR tech influencers list

The recognition reflects a wider shift in HR tech as employers look beyond automation to redesign work around AI and workforce strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
British start-up's drone battery boosts range by 50%
Agricultural Technology

British start-up's drone battery boosts range by 50%

A 45% lighter heavy-lift drone could carry more payload and fly further, helping firefighters, medics and armed forces reach remote sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Arcus launches tool for councils to run building levy
Software-as-a-Service

Arcus launches tool for councils to run building levy

Ten local authorities are already using the module as councils brace for a new statutory duty to calculate and collect the levy from October.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth
Human Capital Management

CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth

Businesses want clearer tax rules and broader training support as CIMA warns weak productivity could hold back UK growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds
Human Capital Management

London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds

London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
BuildwellAI launches compliance platform for UK construction
Software-as-a-Service

BuildwellAI launches compliance platform for UK construction

UK contractors face heavier safety scrutiny as BuildwellAI's new platform aims to cut record-keeping gaps and defect risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
HiBob makes Ragan HR technology list for workforce tools
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob makes Ragan HR technology list for workforce tools

The honour highlights growing demand for HR systems that unite people, payroll and planning data as employers navigate AI-led change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before
Data Analytics

Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before

Better in-cab tech and AI are easing risks and costs for UK fleets, with 90% of managers saying drivers feel safer than five years ago.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data
Software-as-a-Service

Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data

Facilities teams can act sooner on legionella risks as assessment findings are made available before the full report is signed off.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
HiBob wins HR Pacesetter award for AI transformation
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob wins HR Pacesetter award for AI transformation

Roughly 95% of employees now use AI weekly at the London-based HR software group, as its internal rollout wins industry recognition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
M Group posts record £3.1bn revenue & £10.4bn order book
Data Analytics

M Group posts record £3.1bn revenue & £10.4bn order book

The enlarged pipeline gives the infrastructure services group visibility over more than 70% of next year's turnover after a string of acquisitions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence
Fintech

Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence

Rising compliance pressure and AI-polished applications are pushing employers to rethink hiring, as Blue John targets regulated sectors with GREY.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Abzorb builds shared LoRaWAN network for Essex councils
Smart Cities

Abzorb builds shared LoRaWAN network for Essex councils

The 98% coverage could let Essex councils add sensor-based services to one network, avoiding separate infrastructure and saving money.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access

Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026