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Europe pushes AI sovereignty into procurement
Restrictions on access to advanced US AI systems have sharpened Europe’s debate over models, cloud infrastructure, chips, and enterprise technology dependence.
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UK creates quantum standards network
The UK has launched a £10 million National Quantum Standards Network, aiming to turn research strength into trusted products and exportable systems.
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Europe’s digital decade reaches delivery point
Europe has advanced on digital infrastructure and public services, but the Commission’s latest digital report shows structural gaps still threaten its 2030 targets.
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Horizon replacement hits new delay
The Post Office’s Horizon replacement deal with OneView Commerce has been delayed, keeping scrutiny on public-sector technology procurement.
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MahiMarkets takes agentic risk engine to Dubai
MahiMarkets is expanding its agentic pricing and risk technology into Dubai as the emirate pushes AI-native finance.
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HSBC expands AI with Google Cloud
HSBC and Google Cloud have agreed a multi-year AI partnership focused on wealth advice, financial crime risk, and frontline banking tools.
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AI enters England’s planning system
The UK government is testing AI planning tools designed to cut routine application times and digitise decades of paper records.
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Retailers feel AI pressure without strategy
HyperFinity research suggests UK retailers are under pressure to adopt AI, but fewer than half have a defined strategy.
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UK turns AI hardware into procurement policy
The UK’s AI Hardware Plan uses public demand to support chip companies, specialised compute, and domestic AI infrastructure.
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Rainbow Crops raises €9.7m
Belgian agtech company Rainbow Crops has raised €9.7m to scale AI-supported gene editing for climate-resilient crops.
