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Data regulator issues stark child safety warning to tech firms - UKTN The UK's data regulator has demanded tech platforms act immediately to strengthen age assurance measures to ensure child safety.

Data regulator issues stark child safety warning to tech firms

www.uktech.news/news/governm...

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12.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Health tech group Combat Medical raises Β£2.6m - UKTN Medical device manufacturer Combat Medical has raised Β£2.6m in the first close of its Series A funding round.

Health tech group Combat Medical raises Β£2.6m

www.uktech.news/medtech/heal...

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12.03.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Science or subservience? - UKTN We have sleepwalked in an age where science is being dragged into the culture war, increasingly treated as a badge of political allegiance.

Science or subservience?

www.uktech.news/opinion/quar...

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12.03.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AI conflict simulation firm Hadean secures bridge round - UKTN Hadean, a London-based defence startup that uses AI to simulate conflict scenarios, has secured a bridge round.

AI conflict simulation firm Hadean secures bridge round

www.uktech.news/defence-tech...

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12.03.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Government programme launches to support women joining tech - UKTN The UK government has launched a programme to support women and girls in entering the male-dominated tech industry.

Government programme launches to support women joining tech

www.uktech.news/diversity/go...

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12.03.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Revolut at last launches as an authorised UK bank - UKTN After a lengthy period of delays and regulatory scrutiny, Revolut, Britain's most valuable fintech, has officially launched as a UK bank.

Revolut at last launches as an authorised UK bank

www.uktech.news/fintech/revo...

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11.03.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cambridge to house world-leading IonQ quantum computer - UKTN The University of Cambridge will house what it has described as the "UK's most powerful quantum computer" as part of a partnership with IonQ.

Cambridge to house world-leading IonQ quantum computer

www.uktech.news/quantum/camb...

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11.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK publishing body unveils first AI licensing initiative - UKTN Publishers' Licensing Services has launched a licensing initiative designed to ensure AI's use of published works is done legally and fairly.

UK publishing body unveils first AI licensing initiative

www.uktech.news/ai/uk-publis...

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11.03.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Revolut investor backs AI cross-border merchant startup - UKTN Outpost, a startup using AI to support the international expansion of merchant trading, has secured a Β£13m Series A investment.

Revolut investor backs AI cross-border merchant startup

www.uktech.news/ecommerce/re...

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11.03.2026 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquis and Eagle Labs launch UK 'IPO academy' - UKTN The Aquis Stock Exchange, a challenger investment market, has launched an IPO academy in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs.

Aquis and Eagle Labs launch UK β€˜IPO academy’

www.uktech.news/news/investm...

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11.03.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK inches towards digital ID rollout with consultation - UKTN The government is accepting public views on how the incoming digital IDs can be used to access public services.

UK inches towards digital ID rollout with consultation

www.uktech.news/news/governm...

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10.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In conversation with: Sunsave's Alick Dru - UKTN In this exclusive interview, Sunsave co-founder Alick Dru discussed why all in all the future of solar is bright.

In conversation with: Sunsave’s Alick Dru

www.uktech.news/the-circuit/...

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10.03.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Expanded open banking could add Β£43bn to UK economy - UKTN A fully "unlocked" open banking regime could add Β£43bn a year to the British economy, according to new analysis from EY.

Expanded open banking could add Β£43bn to UK economy

www.uktech.news/fintech/expa...

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10.03.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What I learned from failing to make small talk at the school gates – Beckie Taylor, Co-Founder of Tech Returners.

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10.03.2026 10:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tandem Bank names finance veteran as new chair - UKTN Digital bank Tandem has appointed industry veteran Stephen Jones as its new chair, as it looks to secure future growth.

Tandem Bank names finance veteran as new chair

www.uktech.news/fintech/tand...

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10.03.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pressure on tech firms grows amid government safety crackdown - UKTN The British government is increasing the pressure on tech companies to implement safety measures to protect women and girls.

Pressure on tech firms grows amid government safety crackdown

www.uktech.news/news/governm...

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10.03.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tech platforms avoid scrutiny in new fraud strategy - UKTN The UK's new National Fraud Strategy launched on Monday to tackle what has become the most common crime in the country.

Tech platforms avoid scrutiny in new fraud strategy

www.uktech.news/news/governm...

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09.03.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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London-based AI hyperscaler raises billions in massive Series C - UKTN Nscale, a rapidly growing large-scale cloud provider specialising in AI data centres, has raised $2bn (Β£1.5bn) in a Series C funding round.

London-based AI hyperscaler raises billions in massive Series C

www.uktech.news/ai/london-ba...

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09.03.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Britain faces a trillion-dollar tech challenge - UKTN Scaling a trillion-dollar UK company will require investment that is unprecedented, not into a single business, but into an entire field.

Britain faces a trillion-dollar tech challenge

www.uktech.news/opinion/brit...

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09.03.2026 11:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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British 'sovereign AI platform' raises Β£11m - UKTN Augur, a defence-focused AI startup based in London has secured a $15m (Β£11.2m) investment round led by Plural.

British β€˜sovereign AI platform’ raises Β£11m

www.uktech.news/ai/augur-ai-...

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09.03.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Manufacturing startup Isembard raises Β£37m - UKTN Isembard, a British manufacturing startup the builds components for aerospace, defence and robotics, has raised a Β£37.5m Series A round.

Manufacturing startup Isembard raises Β£37m

www.uktech.news/deep-tech/is...

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09.03.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK tech funding roundup: This week's deals from Oxa to Mutable Tactics - UKTN This week’s UK tech funding deals include autonomous vehicle company Oxa, biomaterials group Shellworks and more.

UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Oxa to Mutable Tactics

www.uktech.news/funding/uk-t...

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06.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cloud firms call for rapid competition regulation - UKTN The majority of cloud providers support regulatory intervention, according to research conducted by the Open Cloud Coalition.

Cloud firms call for rapid competition regulation

www.uktech.news/cloud/cloud-...

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06.03.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Veremark founder: It is a marathon, not a sprint - UKTN Daniel Callaghan is the co-founder and chief executive of Veremark, a company specialising in background screening for prospective employees.

Veremark founder: It is a marathon, not a sprint

www.uktech.news/news/founder...

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06.03.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish tech investment surges in new Techscaler report - UKTN Scottish founders have raised Β£257m since joining Techscaler, an initiative launched in partnership with the Scottish government.

Scottish tech investment surges in new Techscaler report

www.uktech.news/tech-hubs/sc...

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06.03.2026 10:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lords warn against AI threat to 'powerhouse' creative sector - UKTN A House of Lords committee has warned that the UK must not sacrifice its "powerhouse" creative sector at the hands of AI developers

Lords warn against AI threat to β€˜powerhouse’ creative sector

www.uktech.news/ai/lords-war...

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06.03.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Revolut names US CEO as it seeks new banking licence - UKTN Revolut has named a US CEO to run the firm's operations across the Atlantic following its submission for a US banking licence.

Revolut names US CEO as it seeks new banking licence

www.uktech.news/fintech/revo...

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05.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The rise of insider cyber threats - UKTN While international threat actors are legitimate concerns, research suggests a far greater risk faced by businesses comes from the inside.

The rise of insider cyber threats

www.uktech.news/databyte/the...

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05.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Government throws weight behind space-manufactured drugs - UKTN The UK government has committed to advancing the nascent industry of space-based pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Government throws weight behind space-manufactured drugs

www.uktech.news/space-tech/g...

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05.03.2026 12:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Will Britain’s first trillion-dollar spinout be led by a woman? - UKTN Britain should deliberately set out to become the best place in the world for woman academics in our universities to build spinout companies.

Will Britain’s first trillion-dollar spinout be led by a woman?

www.uktech.news/opinion/will...

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05.03.2026 11:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0