Small businesses across the UK are being invited to play a central role in the country’s future defence strategy, as the government launches a landmark £400 million innovation fund aimed at transforming military technology and procurement. It’s a move that could dramatically reshape the opportunities available to SMEs working in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced materials. ...
A new academic study has shed light on what really wins over investors on Shark Tank — and it turns out, not all confidence is created equal. Researchers from Vlerick Business School, Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, the University of Oklahoma, and Baylor University analysed 789 entrepreneur pitches across 12 seasons of the hit TV series. Their findings reveal ...
London AI firm claims Getty copyright lawsuit is an ‘existential threat’ to generative tech industry
A landmark legal battle has begun in the UK High Court that could redefine the boundaries between copyright law and artificial intelligence innovation. Stability AI, the London-based company behind the popular image generator Stable Diffusion, has warned that Getty Images’ copyright and trademark lawsuit poses “an overt threat” to the future of the generative AI industry. Getty Images, one of ...
Content created by individuals on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram is forecast to generate more global advertising revenue this year than all traditional media combined. According to new research by WPP Media, 2025 will be the first year in which more than half of all content-driven advertising spend is directed at user-generated platforms. It underscores a sweeping transformation ...
UK wage growth has slowed and unemployment has climbed to its highest level since the pandemic lockdowns ended, according to official figures released today. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that regular pay, excluding bonuses, grew by 5.2% in the three months to April. That marks a dip from 5.5% in the previous period and comes in ...
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in London, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations is both a legal necessity and a strategic financial consideration. With the UK’s VAT landscape becoming increasingly complex, especially under initiatives like Making Tax Digital (MTD), the expertise of seasoned VAT return accountants in London is invaluable. Firms such as GM Professional Accountants specialize in guiding ...
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need to come up with new strategies to get people’s attention and stay ahead of the competition. Pay-per-click (PPC) ads have become an important tool in this search. Organic marketing strategies might take months or even years to show real results. PPC, on the other hand, gives businesses a quick way to get noticed ...
One of the most common questions people ask when they first hear about forex trading is, “How long does it take to learn this stuff?” It’s a fair question. Forex can seem overwhelming at first with all the charts, jargon, strategies, and risk involved. And while some people pick things up quickly, others need more time. The answer really depends ...
Artificial intelligence may be revolutionising everything from admin to healthcare, but would you trust it with your legal affairs? According to a new survey by The Legal Director, half of UK adults would — a finding that has sparked both fascination and concern across the legal sector. The poll found that 50% of Brits would turn to AI over a ...
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £1 billion investment package aimed at scaling up the UK’s computing power twentyfold, in a major push to solidify Britain’s status as a global technology and artificial intelligence leader. Opening London Tech Week this morning, the prime minister said the investment would form part of the government’s long-term ambition to be “the best state ...