Policy
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EU grid compromise weakens electrification push
Europe’s grid funding compromise exposes a weakness beneath electrification plans.
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Defence tech draws venture capital in
Defence technology is pulling venture capital into Europe’s security economy.
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France steers capital into tech sovereignty
France is steering institutional capital towards Europe’s strategic technology companies.
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Frontier Health targets NHS admin work
Frontier Health has raised funding for Juno, an AI agent designed to help NHS administrative teams automate high volume work across existing healthcare systems.
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UK data survey tests AI readiness
The UK Business Data Survey 2026 gives fresh evidence on how companies use digital data, transfer it internationally, and manage data protection compliance.
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UK targets digital standards influence
The UK has published its 2026 to 2030 Digital Standards Strategy, treating AI, cyber, quantum, connectivity, semiconductors, and internet standards as strategic infrastructure.
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CMA tightens Google Search rules
The CMA has imposed new conduct requirements on Google Search, covering fair ranking, AI Overviews, transparency, complaints, and search data portability.
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Sopra Steria earns responsible digital label
Sopra Steria has received France’s Level 2 Responsible Digital Label, tying digital transformation delivery more closely to sustainability, AI governance, and procurement evidence.
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Comand AI raises €32m for battlefield software
Comand AI has raised fresh funding as Europe’s defence sector shifts more attention towards AI enabled planning, command software, and sovereign military technology.











