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Gen Z boosts UK consumer confidence to 28%, driving demand for personalised, authentic retail experiences amid cautious economic optimism, says dentsu report.

Transatel launches Ubigi data service in MINI cars, offering seamless 4G/5G Wi-Fi across 27 European countries including the UK and France.

Labelium acquires generative SEO firm reegen.ai and appoints its founder Ben Gibson as UK CEO to boost AI-driven marketing growth.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team uses TeamViewer Tensor to remotely manage its driver-in-loop simulator, boosting secure car setup testing across time zones.

HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.

IFSAS will install advanced security, fire safety and automation systems at New Heraklion International Airport, Greece's second largest airport in Crete.

The UK government has launched the GOV.UK App in public beta to simplify access to services like childcare payments and travel info on smartphones.

Staysure has adopted NiCE's CXone Mpower AI platform to enhance its digital travel insurance customer experience across Europe with omnichannel support.

A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.

Ecommpay integrates Visa Instalments, letting merchants offer customers fixed payment options on high-value purchases via familiar Visa credit cards.

Carnival Cruise Line partners with DXC Technology to enhance IT across its 29 ships, boosting guest experience and operational efficiency worldwide.

Tata Consultancy opens three new European hubs in Germany and Romania to boost software-defined vehicle innovation in the automotive sector.

A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.

PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.

DataX Connect has launched its 2025 survey to reveal detailed salary and career trends for data centre professionals in Europe and the US.

UK drivers logging up to 6,000 miles annually pay nearly 10% less on insurance, as usage-based models and telematics gain traction amid rising living costs.

Only 23% of consumers in the US, UK and China have used eSIMs, though 49% are open to travel eSIMs once informed, showing strong growth potential.

Tata Consultancy Services will automate the Council of Europe Development Bank's reconciliation processes to boost efficiency and handle complex transactions.