United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 93

Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children's daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.

UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

CyberSecure Leeds 2025 will focus on using a people-first, data-driven approach to defend against AI-enabled cyber threats at Leeds Digital Festival.

UK businesses are leading the global surge in generative AI investment, with 84% expecting AI agents to manage business processes within five years.

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.

HONOR's Magic V5 foldable smartphone sales surged 119% in the UK and 75% in Europe, driven by AI features and slim, durable design.

Peter Villiers joins Barrier Networks as Director of Cyber Risk, boosting cyber resilience amid rapid growth in staff and revenue for the Glasgow-based firm.

TCS has completed the digital migration of over 3.8 million Scottish Widows life and pension policies onto its BaNCS platform, modernising customer service.

Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

HRLocker has acquired WorkCompass to enhance its HR platform, offering SMEs a unified tool for performance, talent and HR management across the UK and Ireland.

Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.

Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.

UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.

PocDoc teams up with Starlink to offer offline heart health checks in remote UK areas lacking mobile signal, enhancing access to vital preventative care.