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Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices

Yesterday
Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi’s NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.
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Energy arrears emerge as key warning of debt crisis

Last week
Rising energy bill arrears are emerging as an early warning sign of wider debt distress, especially for families with children and disabled people.
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GCRE extends hunt for energy & data partner to 2026

Last month
GCRE has pushed back its search for an energy and data centre partner in South West Wales, extending the procurement process into 2026.
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Global Switch signs Welsh wind power deal for AI hub

Last month
Global Switch inks eight-year Welsh wind PPA with RWE to power its London Docklands AI data hub with around 70 GWh of renewables a year.
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Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre

Last month
Global Switch inks eight-year RWE wind PPA to power its AI-focused London Docklands data centre with Welsh onshore renewable electricity.
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Employers say UK graduates work-ready despite job gap

Last month
Most UK employers say graduates are work-ready, but recruiters warn flawed hiring systems are locking thousands of young people out of jobs.
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Young UK adults warm to AI help with everyday finances

Last month
Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.
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Credas trials digital wallet to streamline UK conveyancing

Last month
Credas and DezrezLegal complete first live home move using a reusable digital compliance wallet to cut repeated ID checks in conveyancing.
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Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

Last month
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
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de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years

Last month
Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new ‘50 in 5’ hiring drive.
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Space Forge sparks plasma milestone for orbital chips

Last month
Space Forge has produced controlled plasma on its ForgeStar-1 satellite, a world-first step towards commercial orbital chip manufacturing.
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Better tech could boost UK bus use & help meet Net Zero goals

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
A study finds 69% of Brits would use buses more if services offered real-time info and tech upgrades, aiding UK Net Zero goals.
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Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Tata Consultancy Services will modernise NHS Supply Chain IT with cloud and AI, aiming to unlock over GBP £1 billion in value by 2030 across 17,000 NHS sites.
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CEEK & Ross Shonhan join forces to launch Lilibet's in Mayfair

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
CEEK partners with chef Ross Shonhan to launch Lilibet's, a luxury seafood restaurant opening this year at Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Mayfair birthplace.
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UK data centre spending to surpass GBP £10 billion a year by 2029

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK data centre spending is set to soar from GBP £1.75bn to over GBP £10bn annually by 2029, driven by AI demand and regional development shifts.
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NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.
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UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.
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L'Oréal named ambassador to boost SME cyber resilience in UK

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
L'Oréal UK and Ireland is the first beauty firm appointed National Ambassador to aid UK SMEs in strengthening cyber resilience and combating cyber crime.
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One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.
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Swansea University & partners embed cybersecurity in aerospace

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Swansea University, Airbus Endeavr Wales and Novel partner to embed cybersecurity at design stage, boosting resilience and job growth in UK aerospace sector.