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UK card spending falls as missed payments stay high
Risk & Compliance

UK card spending falls as missed payments stay high

UK credit card spending drops in January while missed and repeat payments rise, signalling persistent strain on household finances.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment
Digital Transformation

Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment

UK SMEs lifted revenues and profits in 2025 but cut capital spending for a 17th straight quarter, Sage data shows, signalling wary growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens
Gaming

World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens

World Cup set to kick off UK spending spree as fans splash out on home viewing gear and juggle matches with shopping on second screens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
UK cardholders carry more debt as spending declines
Risk & Compliance

UK cardholders carry more debt as spending declines

UK credit cardholders carry record debt despite spending less, as weaker repayments push average balances to GBP £1,950, FICO data shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar
Supply Chain

Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar

Iran-linked shipping chaos is set to lift UK shop prices as soaring freight and energy costs ripple through global supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Payroll errors drive UK staff into debt & new jobs
Digital Transformation

Payroll errors drive UK staff into debt & new jobs

Payroll blunders leave UK staff missing bills, borrowing to cope and eyeing the exit ahead of new HMRC rules in April 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
UK Spring Statement puts focus on AI & retail agility
Digital Transformation

UK Spring Statement puts focus on AI & retail agility

UK Spring Statement puts pressure on firms to move AI from pilots to core systems and make retail supply chains agile amid weak demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Inflation stories

RedotPay expands global crypto payments with new licences
Crypto

RedotPay expands global crypto payments with new licences

RedotPay wins new Canada, US and Argentina licences as it builds a global crypto payments hub and expands stablecoin-based services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity
Robotics

Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity

Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Data Analytics

Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks

Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
Data Protection

Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance

Irish CFOs forecast 9% growth in 2026 as AI use in finance soars from 12% to 47%, even while regulation and cyber risks intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
moomoo boosts New Zealand push with hires, premium tier
Fintech

moomoo boosts New Zealand push with hires, premium tier

moomoo steps up its New Zealand expansion with first local hires, a high-net-worth Priority tier and investor workshops in Auckland.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
AI & hardship drive surge in Australian loan fraud
Fintech

AI & hardship drive surge in Australian loan fraud

AI tools and cost-of-living strain see Australian lenders block AUD $1.5 billion in loan fraud as money mule cases almost double.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall
Supply Chain

Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall

Samsung keeps Southeast Asia lead as Apple jumps to third, but rising memory costs and a shift to pricier phones lift revenue above shipments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
AI-fuelled scams tied to tariffs erode Canadians' trust
Mobile Device Management

AI-fuelled scams tied to tariffs erode Canadians' trust

AI-boosted scams piggybacking on tariff and cost-of-living fears are eroding Canadians' trust in everyday digital messages, Interac warns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Security expert links NZ retail crime spike to inflation
Surveillance

Security expert links NZ retail crime spike to inflation

A security expert says NZ's retail crime 'wave' is overstated, blaming inflation and new reporting systems rather than a crime explosion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025
Digital Transformation

India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025

India's PC market surged to a record 15.9 million shipments in 2025, powered by notebook demand, AI machines and brisk commercial buying.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026