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UKAI, the UK’s trade association for the AI industry, has appointed global communications agency Centropy PR as its agency of record. The group, which represents companies of all sizes with an interest in AI, from…

Boohoo Group has launched a £35m share placing as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet and support its long-running turnaround, sending its shares down 10 per cent in early trading. The Manchester-based fast-fashion retailer,…

UK inflation slowed more sharply than many had feared in January, falling to 3 per cent and bolstering expectations that the Bank of England could resume cutting interest rates as early as next month. Data…

Household energy bills are forecast to fall by around £117 from April, as government policy changes outweigh modest increases in wholesale prices. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight predicts that the Ofgem price cap will drop 7…

Battery Ventures has raised $3.25bn in fresh capital to invest in technology companies worldwide, as it doubles down on artificial intelligence and enterprise software opportunities. The new vehicle, Battery Ventures XV, was oversubscribed and closed…

The continual evolution of digital entertainment has given rise to a vibrant ecosystem within the UK’s online gaming sector. Among the numerous offerings available, slot sites have emerged as a particularly dynamic segment. Their rapid…

McLaren Charlotte has built its career around a simple but demanding idea: high performance requires structure, discipline, and respect for detail. As an authorised member of the McLaren Automotive network, McLaren Charlotte operates inside one…

Months ago, half a billion dollars flowed into crypto betting startups through new investment rounds. Behind these platforms: blockchain fused with online gambling mechanics draws serious interest. User counts climb, transaction speeds improve – founders…

Octopus Energy Generation is investing nearly $1bn in Californian clean technology projects, deepening its exposure to the US energy transition and accelerating plans to deploy $2bn across the country by 2030. The funding, channelled through…

If you have ever tried to defend creator spend in front of a CFO, you know the problem. The campaign can look busy on the surface. Views are high, comments are positive, and the creators…