IMI launches full supply chain software suite in UK
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Barclaycard Payments adds Visa checkout for UK merchants
UK merchants will gain a single integration for cards, wallets and Click to Pay as Barclaycard Payments folds Visa's Unified Checkout into Smartpay Fuse.
UK Connect Defence wins Made in Britain recognition
The recognition underlines growing pressure on defence suppliers to prove resilient UK production as demand rises for deployable military communications and sensing systems.
Classic Football Shirts triples warehouse productivity
Automation has cut packing times from minutes to seconds, helping the retailer cope with surging tournament orders and global demand.
SQE secures £25 million loan to expand UK business
The funding will help the electricity supplier grow among Britain's largest commercial users as demand for flexible power contracts rises.
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Vertice launches procure-to-pay platform with AI tools
The new system aims to curb value leakage after contracts are signed by linking requests, invoices and payments in one finance workflow.
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