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UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap

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UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.
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'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.
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Ecommpay hosts London fintech event for women leaders

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Ecommpay to host London fintech forum on how money access, careers and care shape women's leadership for International Women's Day 2026.
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The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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By 2026, modern workspaces will hinge on invisible infrastructure, governed AI and human-centric orchestration to stay competitive.
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Linux report shows open source giving fivefold returns

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
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AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
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AI misalignment costs UK firms billions in lost gains

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Misaligned expectations over workplace AI risk costing UK employers up to GBP £60 billion a year in lost productivity and savings.
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5 Signs it's time to automate your back office AP processes

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Stuck in slow, manual AP? Here are five clear signs it is time to automate your back office and unlock a leaner, smarter finance team.
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QA launches NVIDIA-backed Level 6 AI apprenticeship

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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genai
QA becomes an official NVIDIA training partner and launches a 19‑month Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship to tackle UK AI skills gaps.
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UiPath buys WorkFusion to boost AI crime compliance

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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fintech
UiPath buys AI compliance specialist WorkFusion to automate banks' financial crime checks as monitoring workloads and governance demands surge.
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Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
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AI boosts engagement but 'shadow AI' risk grows in UK

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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AI rollouts are lifting UK staff engagement, but new research warns unapproved 'shadow AI' use is outpacing employers' controls.
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Manchester AI incubator selects first startup cohort

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Manchester's Turing Innovation Catalyst has picked seven early-stage AI startups for its first TIC Startup Lab incubator cohort.
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UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.
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Sixthfin launches Closing to streamline UK finance

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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fintech
Sixthfin debuts Closing in the UK, an AI-enabled tool to automate period-end account reconciliation and tighten financial close controls.
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UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.
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Burnout & unfair workloads fuel UK professional exits

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Burnout and unfair workloads are driving talent out of UK professional services, as leaders admit blind spots on capacity and utilisation.
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IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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it services
Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
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Apadmi targets 20 percent FY26 growth with new hires

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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martech
Apadmi eyes 20% FY26 growth after posting GBP £30 million revenue, fuelled by fresh client wins and senior hires in Amsterdam and marketing.
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Finance teams - it's time to step away from the spreadsheets

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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cx
Finance teams clinging to spreadsheets risk cash flow chaos, poor forecasting and lost talent as automated AR tools rapidly raise the bar.