UK public sector AI use outpaces governance, survey
about 7 hours agoOnly 8% of UK public sector IT professionals say AI is fully governed, leaving frontline services exposed as adoption races ahead.
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Mangopay launches Echo for multi-PSP payment flows
Platforms adding more payment providers can now centralise reconciliation and payouts, cutting manual work after customer payments clear.
GoCardless processes UK's first agentic charity payment
A regulated trial has shown how AI could streamline monthly giving while keeping donors in control of approval and spending limits.
MaxContact launches Auto QA amid FCA compliance gap
More than half of UK contact centre managers have found compliance breaches outside routine checks, heightening FCA scrutiny risks for firms.
Earnix says insurers will compete on decision-making
Insurers face growing pressure to connect pricing, underwriting and customer decisions as AI and shifting risks reshape the market.
Digital payments add GBP £88bn to UK sales, study finds
Fraud fears and slow digital adoption are blunting the benefits of payments innovation, with UK firms missing out on further growth.
Ecommpay shortlisted for UK PayTech award on AI push
Declined card payments can cost online merchants sales and repeat custom, making Ecommpay's AI-driven checkout tools a commercial focus.
Editor Interviews
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The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans
AI agents are set to reshape hiring and team structures, pushing firms towards global talent pools and outcome-based work.
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Tue, 9th Jun 2026
DocuWare: Mindset, not tech, holds back channel automation
DocuWare's EMEA and APAC sales VP says UK channel businesses are failing customers by focusing on products rather than outcomes.
Wed, 27th May 2026
Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care
Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.
Fri, 15th May 2026
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EV charging flexibility and the drive for standards
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Retailers boost video & AI as visual commerce grows
Retailers are using AI to handle booming video, social commerce and user-generated content as operational strains mount across channels.
NatWest & banks set out AI agent payment principles
Banks want to prevent AI-driven shopping from eroding customer control, privacy and security as agentic commerce moves closer to everyday payments.
UK battery market splits as regions diverge sharply
Regional shifts are leaving manufacturers exposed, as fast-growing markets in Wales and Northern Ireland look little like England's battery sector.
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Security Journey launches AI training for wider workforce
Widening AI use across office teams is leaving many firms exposed to security and governance risks, the company says.
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Avalara named Leader in IDC MarketScape e-invoicing
Businesses facing fast-changing e-invoicing rules may gain a simpler route to compliance as Avalara's single API lets them activate mandates by configuration.
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UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running
The recognition underscores how document processing now sits at the centre of enterprise AI, as firms seek reliable data to automate workflows.
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Clients will be able to co-design AI customer experiences in London as TCS expands its UK presence and targets 5,000 regional hires.
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