The UK has launched a new artificial intelligence team backed by Meta to develop open-source tools for public services. The move highlights growing investment in domestically controlled AI infrastructure and government technology capability.
UK financial firms are increasing hiring for artificial intelligence and technology roles as digital transformation reshapes the sector. Rising demand for AI skills highlights how finance jobs are evolving while traditional roles continue to decline.
Accenture’s acquisition of UK artificial intelligence firm Faculty highlights growing confidence in Britain’s AI sector. The deal underlines the UK’s role in decision-intelligence development and strengthens Europe’s position in global AI innovation.
UK economic growth remained extremely weak in late 2025, with official data showing GDP expanded by just 0.1% in the third quarter. Revised figures confirm a prolonged slowdown as the year drew to a close.
OpenAI appoints former UK Chancellor George Osborne to lead its international AI infrastructure push under the Stargate initiative, underscoring how major players are reinforcing global AI partnerships and ecosystem development.
Euro-zone business activity hits its strongest pace in over two years as services surge, highlighting how innovation and technology-driven sectors are reshaping Europe’s economic momentum despite manufacturing headwinds.
The OECD lifts its growth forecast for the UK in 2026, providing cautious encouragement for investors, while stubborn inflation and elevated public debt continue to shape the country’s economic outlook.
UK tech markets saw renewed attention at the end of November as a new AI-ready data centre launched in Chertsey and global tech giants tapped bond markets to fund cloud and AI expansion. Verified reports show rising investment in infrastructure while UK equities reacted cautiously to shifting sentiment.
UK equities ended November with a mixed bag as the FTSE 100 snapped a four-month streak amid mixed sector performance. A jump in miner and bank shares mid-week offered a brief lift, but the rebound was not enough to reverse a cautious month for markets.
UK households now expect inflation to average around 4.2% over the next year, the highest reading since April. The rise in inflation expectations adds pressure on the cost-of-living outlook and complicates the monetary policy path for the Bank of England.
UK GDP growth slowed to 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 0.7% in Q1, according to ONS and Reuters. The current account deficit widened to its largest level in two years, highlighting trade and investment challenges as the UK enters the final stretch of 2025.
UK consumer borrowing surged 7.1% year-on-year in August 2025, the fastest growth since late 2024. Explore why households are leaning on credit, what it signals about demand resilience, and the risks if high interest rates persist.
Nvidia is exploring a US $500 million investment in UK startup Wayve under a letter of intent. Learn how this potential deal highlights Britain’s growing role in autonomous vehicle innovation and artificial intelligence.
UK inflation held at 3.8% in August 2025, keeping pressure on households and businesses. The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 4%, signalling a cautious approach as markets brace for fewer rate cuts ahead.
OpenAI and Nvidia are preparing to announce major UK data centre plans with London-based Nscale Global. Learn how the initiative could boost Britain’s artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen Europe’s digital capacity.
UK borrowing costs surged in August 2025 as 30-year gilt yields hit 27-year highs near 5.7%. Discover what drove the rise, how fiscal pressures ahead of the Autumn Budget shape investor sentiment, and why demand for gilts remains resilient despite higher yields.
