All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Vishay Intertechnology commits £250m investment in Welsh semiconductor fab
The investment is anticipated to boost the UK’s electric vehicle production capacity, supporting the government’s Plan for Change.
Cleo AI settles US FTC lawsuit with $17m payout to consumers
Cleo AI, a British fintech which provides online cash advance services, has agreed to pay $17m to settle a lawsuit filed by the US FTC.
Microsoft halts certain data centre projects in US and Europe amid surplus concerns
The decision stems from Microsoft’s choice not to facilitate extra training workloads for OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT.
UK Chancellor Reeves prioritises AI and technology in 2025 financial strategy
The strategy includes a £3.25bn Transformation Fund to drive public service reform through digital technologies and AI adoption.
Broadcom issues fix for critical authentication bypass in VMware Tools
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-22230, is caused by inadequate access control measures within the software.
Dell Technologies cuts workforce by 12,000 in fiscal year 2025
The workforce reduction is part of a strategy to manage costs as the firm pivots toward delivering AI-powered products and services.
UK unicorns lead Europe in startup creation despite scale-up challenges
Over the past 25 years, 45 UK-born unicorns have given rise to 393 startups, strengthening the country’s status as a leading centre for entrepreneurship.
AI adoption could shape UK’s economic growth, says Bank of England chief
Speaking at the University of Leicester, Andrew Bailey suggested that AI could boost long-term economic prospects for the UK as it grapples with sluggish productivity.
UK Technology Secretary defends AI copyright plans amid industry backlash
The UK’s proposed AI copyright policy requiring creators to opt out to prevent their work from being used in AI training, has sparked opposition from musicians, filmmakers, and media organisations.
UK considers revising Digital Services Tax amid US tariff threats
The move comes as US President Donald Trump reviews potential retaliatory tariffs on UK goods, raising economic concerns.