London-based Aibuild teams up with German firm Reichenbacher Hamuel to integrate AI into hybrid manufacturing systems, promising enhanced precision, flexibility, and efficiency for complex component production across European industries. London-based software company Aibuild has announced a strategic partnership with German manufacturer Reichenbacher Hamuel GmbH to advance hybrid manufacturing through artificial…

Sarah Mbabazi seeks £98,000 in damages after being expelled over alleged hate speech linked to a social media account she claims was impersonated; the case highlights the challenges universities face in digital misconduct investigations amid rising campus tensions. A former student is pursuing legal action against Richmond American University London,…

A new tourist levy proposed by Lambeth Council aims to boost local services but faces fierce opposition from businesses, warning it could hinder economic recovery in South London’s vibrant borough. A proposed tourist tax in Lambeth has ignited fierce opposition among local business owners in this South London borough, home…

The wife of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has bought a former Italian embassy in Belgravia for £19.5 million, blending history, diplomacy, and modern luxury in a discreet, prime London residence. The wife of Chinese tech billionaire Jack Ma, Cathy Ying Zhang, has acquired a remarkable London mansion with a storied…

Barclays has become a cornerstone investor in Salica Investments’ £150 million Growth Debt Fund II, signalling a major boost for UK high-growth tech firms seeking flexible funding solutions amid strong institutional support from the British Business Bank and West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Salica Investments has marked a significant step in…

While generative AI advances exponentially, businesses grapple with practical deployment, underscoring a divide between innovation and real-world application amid organisational, infrastructural, and ethical hurdles. Since the debut of ChatGPT in November 2022, generative AI has experienced rapid technological advancements, pushing the boundaries of large model performance and expanding multimodal capabilities.…

Transport for London has officially shelved plans for fully automated, driverless trains due to prohibitive costs, infrastructure complexity, and operational concerns, sparing the historic network from costly overhauls despite technological feasibility. The prospect of fully automating the London Underground with driverless trains, once a topic of active consideration, now appears…

Resident doctors in England have launched their 13th strike since March 2023 over pay and working conditions, with NHS services largely maintained despite significant disruption. The dispute highlights deep-rooted staff shortages and ongoing pay disagreements amid increasing industrial action across the health service. Resident doctors in England have commenced a…

London’s plan to pedestrianise and restrict car traffic on Oxford Street advances with the appointment of leading architectural firms and the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation, aiming to revitalise the iconic shopping destination by 2026. London’s ambitious plan to restrict car traffic and pedestrianise part of Oxford Street has…

Despite record government funding, London’s housing crisis deepens with a dramatic decline in affordable home starts, exposing the failure of current policies and leadership to address the growing homelessness and waiting lists in the capital. The capital’s housing crisis is spiraling further out of control, with affordable homebuilding in London…

As AI integration accelerates across industries, frontline workers are shifting from mere participants to vital decision-makers in hybrid human-agent teams, reshaping productivity and engagement in the digital era. Frontline workers are increasingly recognised as pivotal contributors to the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in industries such as manufacturing, industrial…

A recent downtick in UK’s productivity forecasts highlights long-standing structural issues in the public sector, prompting calls for transformative reforms to bolster growth and fiscal stability ahead of the upcoming Budget. It is a challenging moment for the UK economy as the government prepares for its upcoming Budget amid renewed…