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Former Google executive launches €50m fund targeting Europe’s deep tech scale-up gap
A €50m deep tech fund aims to back European startups and close the region’s persistent scale-up funding gap.
Airbus to acquire Ultra Cyber in UK defence cyber expansion
Airbus acquires Ultra Cyber, boosting UK defence cyber capabilities and expanding European operations across military and critical infrastructure systems.
The European joins The Content Exchange as publisher accelerates digital expansion
The European Content Exchange partnership expands global distribution, strengthening digital growth and collaboration with international publishers and media networks.
Animal rights activists stage second day of protests at European Commission over lobbying claims
EU animal welfare protests grow as activists challenge lobbying influence and demand stronger protections and legislation from the European Commission.
Global energy crisis ‘worse than 1970s oil shocks combined’, IEA chief warns
Global energy crisis warning issued as IEA chief says Iran conflict disruptions exceed the scale of the 1970s oil shocks.
New Hindu Kush Himalaya glacier reports warn of deepening risk to Asia’s water security
Hindu Kush glacier loss is accelerating rapidly, raising urgent concerns over water security for billions across Asia.
UK exposed by cyber omission in Spring Statement as threats intensify, ISF chief warns
UK cyber security risks grow as Spring Statement fails to address threats, exposing public sector and essential services.
Sadiq Khan says Labour should back return to EU
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to back returning to the EU, deepening divisions over Brexit and future UK-Europe relations.
World’s most ethical companies revealed as 138 firms make 2026 list
Ethisphere names 138 companies as the world’s most ethical, spanning industries from technology and finance to healthcare and manufacturing.
Celebrities who apologise after a scandal get a better reaction than those who deny it, study finds
Celebrities apologising on Instagram after scandals attract more positive reactions, while denials trigger stronger public backlash, study reveals.
New 235-room hotel planned for Dublin’s Liberties after €54.2m funding deal
Dublin hotel development funding boosts Liberties project with €54.2m, creating 235 rooms, studios, café, and co-working space.
Unclear AI rules risk driving talent away from UK employers, survey suggests
Unclear UK workplace AI policies are driving talent concerns, with employees using unapproved tools or avoiding AI altogether.
Scotland’s oldest heritage charity launches £1.5m appeal to buy permanent Edinburgh home
Edinburgh heritage charity appeal seeks £1.5m to secure a permanent home and create Scotland’s first national heritage hub.
A dram good investment: Investors turning to whisky casks and gold
Amid market volatility, investors are increasingly choosing whisky casks and gold for tangible, tax-efficient portfolio diversification.
Where Britain’s super-rich are buying as the nation’s priciest streets are revealed
Winnington Road in Barnet tops Britain’s most expensive streets, while London dominates Rightmove’s ultra-prime property rankings.
Global fraud summit told AI scams and sextortion are driving industrial-scale crime
AI fraud scams and sextortion are driving industrial-scale financial crime, with global losses soaring and criminal networks rapidly expanding.
Boulder dash: AI thinks Giant’s Causeway rocks are day-trippers
An AI system miscounted visitors at Giant’s Causeway after confusing its hexagonal rock formations with human figures.
AI boom leaves many workers without the data skills employers now need
Rapid AI adoption is exposing a growing data skills gap as many workers struggle to interpret and question AI outputs.
Utilities faces communications talent flight as trust pressures intensify
Utilities organisations face a communications talent exodus as regulatory scrutiny and public trust pressures intensify across the sector.
The Wolseley to open first hotel in New York as Minor launches global luxury brand
The Wolseley launches its first New York hotel, combining iconic London dining with luxury accommodations for global expansion.
Electric air taxis take step towards passenger reality after San Francisco Bay flight
Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi completes San Francisco Bay flight, showcasing the future of short urban aerial passenger travel.
