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UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.

New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.

Emergn has launched Stella AI, an integrated platform offering AI-driven coaching and tools to streamline product management across the entire lifecycle.

Tata Consultancy Services will create 5,000 UK jobs and open a new AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, boosting innovation and skills.

Oracle expands Oracle Database@AWS with AI-powered features and a new partner programme, broadening enterprise access through AWS channels globally.

JMAN Group appoints Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi as Chief of Staff to CTO, enhancing its data and AI capabilities for private equity clients globally.

Stacks launches an AI platform using agentic technology to streamline finance workflows, cutting financial close times by 50% for accounting teams.

383 Group and LION+MASON have merged to create a new firm focused on AI-driven, human-centred digital product design across Birmingham, Leeds and London.

London firm Duke of Design cuts 3D interior design costs to under GBP £1 and slashes rendering time from days to minutes using AI technology.

Nearly three-quarters of UK and Ireland consumers now trust AI assistants, with 79% confident chatbots provide reliable help, says IBM study.

Hypetap appoints Chris Davis and Albertine Brandon to lead its UK expansion, boosting influencer marketing growth across the region in 2024.

IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.

Cogna appoints Luke Rogers and James Dickinson to senior roles, aiming to boost growth across UK and EMEA sectors including utilities and manufacturing.

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.

Cloudflare will hire 1,111 interns worldwide in 2026, vastly expanding its programme and offering US students free access to its developer platform for a year.

Be.EV is investing GBP £2.5 million to install four ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in London, creating 30 new 150kW bays to boost the city's charging network.

UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.

Last Energy and DP World will invest GBP £80 million in a micro-nuclear plant at London Gateway to power its GBP £1 billion port expansion by 2030.

Accordion strengthens its European presence by appointing Paul Reading, Andy Burgess and Steve Jones to lead expansion and support private equity CFOs.

MOTH launches Quantum Brush, an open-source digital painting tool using quantum computing to create unique artworks with quantum phenomena.