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FEATURED

AI's Next Frontier: Same-Day Cancer Diagnosis Marks a Healthcare Turning Point for UK Investors

An NHS trial promises same-day prostate cancer diagnosis powered by AI — a sign that the UK's healthcare system may be on the brink of a data-driven revolution. For investors, this could redefine how diagnostic innovation is valued, funded, and scaled.

December 9, 2025 7 min read
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Policy

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POLICY

SEIS Surge: How Rule Changes Sparked a 51% Jump in Early-Stage Investment

New HMRC data reveals that changes to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme have transformed the UK's early-stage funding landscape.

December 8, 2025 Read More
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POLICY

UK Government Announces New AI Regulatory Framework

The long-awaited AI Act UK introduces comprehensive guidelines for AI development.

December 7, 2025 Read More
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POLICY

EIS Stability One Year On: How the 2035 Extension Is Shaping UK Investment

A year after the UK government extended EIS and VCT reliefs to 2035, investors and founders are seeing the long-term impact on Britain's startup ecosystem.

December 5, 2025 Read More

Fintech

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FINTECH

Fintech at a Crossroads: Industry Leaders Urge Government Support

UK fintech sector faces critical moment as leaders warn momentum is slipping without stronger government backing.

December 4, 2025 Read More
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FINTECH

Fintech Investment Hits Record High Despite Market Volatility

UK fintech startups raised £8.2 billion in the first half of 2025, with AI-powered financial services leading the charge.

December 3, 2025 Read More
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FINTECH

Open Banking 2.0: The Next Wave of Financial Innovation

New regulations set to launch in Q3 2025 will enable unprecedented data sharing capabilities.

December 2, 2025 Read More

ESG (CleanTech)

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CLEANTECH

UK CleanTech Startups Secure £2.1B in Climate-Focused Funding

ESG-focused investors are pouring capital into innovative climate solutions.

December 1, 2025 Read More
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VENTURE CAPITAL

UK Venture Capital in 2025: A Flight to Quality, Not Retreat

The UK VC market is recalibrating with focus on fundamentals, quality over growth, and selective backing of sound businesses.

November 30, 2025 Read More

AI & Innovation

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AI & INNOVATION

AI Models Must Adapt or Die: Why the Next Phase Will Be Built on Experience

After years of exponential progress driven by scale, AI giants reach limits. The next breakthrough depends on adaptive, embodied intelligence.

November 29, 2025 Read More

Health Tech

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HEALTH TECH

Mental Health Tech Platform Expands with £35M Investment

MindfulAI's personalized therapy platform sees 300% growth in user adoption.

November 28, 2025 Read More
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HEALTH TECH

AI's Next Frontier: Same-Day Cancer Diagnosis

An NHS trial uses AI to deliver same-day prostate cancer diagnoses — a turning point for UK healthcare and investors.

December 9, 2025 Read More

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