Senior Labour backbenchers are pressing the government to force UK banks to expand lending to small businesses and low-income communities, warning that a lack of affordable finance is holding back entrepreneurship and economic resilience. Gareth Thomas, a former business minister, has tabled a 10-minute rule bill
On Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, Munich-based company Vyoma announced the successful launch of its pioneering surveillance satellite, Flamingo-1. The satellite was launched on Sunday, January 11th, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. It was launched aboard the Twilight rideshare mission with SpaceX, via
Britain’s retailers limped to the end of 2025 after a lacklustre Christmas trading period, with non-food sales failing to deliver the seasonal boost many high street businesses were relying on. New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show overall retail sales rose by just 1.2%
Karavel, an AI-powered compliance platform built for highly regulated sectors, has secured £1.25 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by Fuel Ventures. The investment will support product development and accelerate Karavel’s commercial expansion across the UK and Europe, as the company looks to modernise
Alphabet has become one of the world’s most valuable companies after its market capitalisation briefly passed $4 trillion, following confirmation that Apple will integrate Google’s artificial intelligence technology into its products this year. The boost came after Apple said it would introduce the technology underpinning Google’s
Personar, the AI sports technology company, has announced the appointment of Eric Stevens as Chief Operating Officer. Stevens brings over 20 years of experience in leadership positions across technology, media, and sports businesses. He joins Personar from Genius Sports Group, where he served as COO
ORTEC, a global leader in supply chain planning and workforce management software, announced today that it has acquired Klages & Partner, a German developer of clinical staff management software for hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. This acquisition aligns with ORTEC’s strategic objective of expanding its
A single incident can undo years of steady work for a small business. An unhappy client or a technical failure often triggers costs that reach far beyond what a sole trader or small team can absorb. Legal fees, compensation and lost income tend to arrive
French football has used to snap back to order. Paris Saint-Germain imposes itself, everyone else improvises around the edges, and the title race becomes more a countdown than a debate. At the halfway mark, the 2025-2026 season’s Ligue 1 is behaving differently. The battle is intense,
The debate over when to give a child their first mobile device is shifting. Parents are increasingly hesitant to hand over fully functional smartphones. The risks of unrestricted internet access are simply too high. This is where the kids smart watch has emerged as a popular
As smartphones have become an essential part of daily life, the mobile accessories market is experiencing unprecedented growth. From phone cases and screen protectors to wireless chargers and Bluetooth earbuds, every type of accessory not only meets consumers’ individual needs but also creates significant profit opportunities
On-site work runs on fast decisions, shared context, and clear handoffs. Technology does not replace that human choreography: it makes it smoother. The right mix helps teams hear each other sooner, see the same information, and act before small issues grow big. Read on to learn