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On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.

JMAN Group appoints Daniel Ferguson Associate Partner as it bolsters leadership and accelerates data-led services for private equity clients.

Certino appoints insider Tom Martin-Lockyer as Chief Executive, as founder Richard McBride moves to a non-executive board role.

Ecommpay to host London fintech forum on how money access, careers and care shape women's leadership for International Women's Day 2026.

London agency CEEK posts 50% growth in 2025 and hires Grace Flusfeder as Head of Social & Creative to drive its AI-first visibility model.

A Manchester dentist has launched Radismile, a smile-led wellbeing app offering three-minute audio sessions to ease daily stress worldwide.

Five global telecom operators launch London-based Syntelligence AI to build network-level tools tackling spam and scam calls worldwide.

Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.

Evam launches Evo AI and Maker Agent at MWC, embedding operational AI agents into live orchestration for real-time customer journeys.

South Thames College launches paid and free AI skills courses in Wandsworth to help employers and London jobseekers keep pace with technology.

Vertiv will spotlight AI-ready liquid cooling and modular data centre designs at Data Centre World 2026 in London's Tech Show.

Aviva has named Chris Cochrane as its next group Chief Information Officer, with his appointment due to take effect in summer 2026.

Tech Mahindra and UCL launch joint AI and quantum research drive to build sector-specific models for UK enterprises and beyond.

Curvestone AI debuts Mortgage Passport in FCA Smart Data trial, aiming to cut duplication in mortgage checks and boost compliance oversight.

Finance leaders warn of a risky 'AI middle' as many firms stall between pilots and governed, audit-ready use of automation in core workflows.

Small Cells World Summit 2026 will spotlight network sharing, venue connectivity and future architectures as small cell deployments scale.

Hiscox launches a multi-site technology graduate scheme across London, Lisbon and York as it ramps up hiring for digital and cyber roles.

Risk Ledger launches a zero-friction partner programme to streamline channel collaboration on active, continuous supply chain security.

Volt secures Identified Institution status on Australia's NPP, unlocking direct PayTo and PayID services for merchants via a single API.

Ecommpay's fraud and compliance head Marija Solovjova wins Women in Risk & Compliance honour at 2026 FinTech Week Awards in Dubai.