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º£½ÇÊÓƵ's ultrafast broadband expansion set to reach 96% of homes by 2027, Ofcom reports
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The roll-out of ultrafast broadband across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ is in its "final phase" and could reach nearly all homes by 2027, Ofcom has said.
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Fintel grows revenue and earnings on the back of acquisitions
Company Results
The Yorkshire business has made eight acquisitions since summer 2023
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Tech infrastructure company Softcat beats analyst expectations as profit jumps
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Softcat has beaten analyst expectations in the first half of the year, with gross profit jumping 12.1 per cent to £220.2m
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ fintech firms hit by surge in fraud volumes, survey finds
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Nearly four in five of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's fintech companies have been hit by a surge in the volume of fraudulent activity over the past year, according to new research.
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From saving lives to ‘robo-advisers’ – Fintech North hears how technology is transforming finance and insurance
Technology
Royal Liver Building conference showcases Liverpool and North West's tech pioneers
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Filtronic expands work with Elon Musk's SpaceX a year on from landmark agreement
Deals
The County Durham firm will increase its supply of components for use in Elon Musk's Starlink network
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Manchester growth set to outpace other º£½ÇÊÓƵ cities as tech and professional services drive economy
Economy
Wider North West picture more subdued
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German space company opens first º£½ÇÊÓƵ office in 'major win' for South West aerospace sector
Aerospace
The multimillion-pound investment will create 50 specialist jobs
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Welsh tech venture gets regulatory approval for in space advanced manufacturing satellite
Technology
Space Forge has secured a licence from the Civil Aviation Authority
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British fintech unicorn OakNorth snaps up US community bank in overseas push
By City AM
The firm has agreed on a stock-for-stock transaction for Michigan-based Community Unity Bank (CUB), subject to regulatory approval
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Opencast misses £3.4m revenues following closure of partner start-up Swarm Energy
Technology
The tech consultancy had been helping the energy management start-up to develop its systems
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New rules on social media content come into force on Monday
Tech
The Government says it represents a “major step forwardâ€
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ technology secretary asks AI ChatGPT about businesses and podcasts
By City AM
A Freedom of Information request submitted by the New Scientist magazine revealed Peter Kyle, who leads the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been making regular use of the OpenAI chatbot tool in his professional life
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Bristol cyber security company Immersive appoints new CEO
Appointments
The company's founder said the transition would allow him to focus on his 'passion of fostering innovation'
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Apple's º£½ÇÊÓƵ privacy battle: Human rights groups slam government's demand to weaken security
By City AM
Liberty and Privacy International have filed a legal complaint against the tech company with the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), the Financial Times first reported.
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Sciontec says new plans for Sensor City could make Liverpool a 'science superpower'
Technology
Gold-clad building could become 'global hub for innovation in health, life sciences, technology and digitalisation'
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Five years on from lockdown – have your say on how it changed your life and your business
Coronavirus
Tells us how Government restrictions changed your business
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OpenAI releases new tools to rival Anthropic's new AI agent
By City AM
OpenAI has launched a new set of tools that it claims will make it simpler to build agentic AI, and help businesses and consumers to quickly scale their AI projects.
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Swedish battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy
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Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy, the Swedish battery maker said on Thursday, after it failed to secure funding amid ongoing financial struggles
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Virgin Media O2 announces £700 million mobile network upgrade
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The £700m investment will help Virgin Media O2 upgrade its mobile network, making it more reliable and boosting speeds for customers
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ space industry hailed for proving 'the sky isn't the limit' by securing £80m in contracts
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The º£½ÇÊÓƵ space industry has secured £80m more in European Space Agency (ESA) contracts than government contributions in late 2024, the highest return for any ESA member state
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Atom Bank confirms move to Newcastle city centre's historic Pattern Shop
property news
The challenger bank is investing in its new hub which is says is a 'bold statement about how we see the future of work'
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GlobalData reports revenue and EBITDA growth in 'transformational' 2024
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The data and analytics company has reported a five per cent increase in revenue and EBITDA for the year ended 31 December 2024
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ government unveils major £23m telecoms boost to support AI and cloud computing
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The º£½ÇÊÓƵ government has announced a £23m investment in telecoms research and development, with a focus on supporting AI and cloud computing.
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DealsSwansea wifi provider set up with just £750 acquired in a multi-million-pound dealCamping Connect has been acquired by leading European wifi and connected solutions firms Passman Group
DealsNewcastle software firm Metatech acquired by private equity backed TXPAndy Scott, who leads the Tyneside-based business, says the group is now in a strong position to capitalise on demand
Nvidia's revenue soars to $44.1bn despite looming trade issues with China impacting future forecasts
By City AM
The AI chip giant has once again smashed Wall Street's lofty expectations, but there are still warning lights blinking on the dashboard
New-look IT firm targets job creation following merger deal
West Midlands
TXP says it wants to create 100 jobs in the West Midlands as it looks to grow organically and via acquisitions
Broadband group Glide plans º£½ÇÊÓƵ expansion after funding deal
Technology
Glide serves customers across º£½ÇÊÓƵ from its Somerset base
Welsh tech sector to be showcased at London event
Tech
The event which will give London investors insight into the Welsh tech sector will be staged at the Shard building
º£½ÇÊÓƵAlliance Manchester Business School is redefining the future of business’This isn’t just a celebration, it’s a reckoning with what business must become. We’re here to challenge assumptions, not commemorate them’
Unforgettable corporate experiences await at The Jockey Club Venues
Grand National
With 15 venues across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ offering a vast array of indoor and outdoor spaces, you can host a business event with confidence
Housebuilders 'delighted' after approval for thousands of homes and business park near M5
Gloucestershire
More than 110 people objected to the plans for the Elms Park development which will see 4,115 homes built
Bidfood set to establish new regional headquarters and distribution centre in Salford
North West
New complex would replace 'ageing' industrial site
Major new link road is opened to 'unlock' regeneration site
property news
The Parkside Link Road is being tipped to have an 'absolutely tremendous' impact
property newsMajor new link road is opened to 'unlock' regeneration siteThe Parkside Link Road is being tipped to have an 'absolutely tremendous' impact
Bidfood set to establish new regional headquarters and distribution centre in Salford
North West
New complex would replace 'ageing' industrial site
Companies under mounting pressure to prioritise sustainability, research finds
People
EY has found that firms embedding sustainability as part of their core strategies benefited
Housebuilders 'delighted' after approval for thousands of homes and business park near M5
Gloucestershire
More than 110 people objected to the plans for the Elms Park development which will see 4,115 homes built
Healthcare group Scrivens boosts South West presence with latest acquisition
Deals
The business has snapped up a hearing care facility which was formerly occupied by CHIME