Royal Mail to introduce parcel lockers to keep pace with Amazon December 27, 2023 Royal Mail has announced plans to use parcel lockers after criticism for slow deliveries and claims of neglected letters.
Microsoft, Google and Amazon flood AI start-ups with cash, outspending venture capital December 27, 2023 Big tech companies spent twice as much on deals with Generative AI start-ups than venture capital groups in 2023, according to new data from Pitchbook.
The four fintech unicorns the UK created in 2024 December 27, 2023 At £14.58bn, total funding remains higher than in both 2019 and 2020, but far below levels seen over the last two years. Funding for UK tech hit a high of £32.48bn in 2021.
Pensions: six changes to watch out for in 2024 December 25, 2023 Keep an eye on what's happening next year in case it affects your savings
Can Taylor Swift and Beyonce save the UK economy again next year? December 24, 2023 Taylor Swift is scheduled to start the UK leg of her tour on 7 June in Edinburgh, and finish in London on 24 August.
Five areas of tech which will dominate 2024: From climate to blockchain December 23, 2023 Investors will also be closely watching government regulation against the misuse of AI.
Wind industry facing turbulence in US and Europe as China emerges as low-cost competitor December 22, 2023 Margins in Europe and the US have been squeezed amid low demand, supply chain disruptions and construction delays, but prices in China have fallen dramatically.
HSBC to boost UK tech growth lending fund by £100m December 20, 2023 HSBC will increase the size of its Growth Lending fund by £100m to £350m.
Mobile operator Lebara considers sale after pandemic boosts customer numbers December 20, 2023 London-based mobile network provider Lebara is considering a sale or an IPO
Founding member of the Lib Dems appeal dismissed as court rules evidence ‘not sufficient’ December 19, 2023 High Court has thrown out an appeal by a founding member of the Lib Dems, who claimed that she had been targeted online by a fictitious persona.