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PGI Canada launches personal guarantee cover for loans

Canadian business owners now have a new way to cap personal losses when lenders enforce personal guarantees on commercial loans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Internet of Things

PERI UK launches concrete monitoring for contractors

Live data aims to cut delays and boost confidence on UK concrete pours as contractors seek to verify filling, pressure and strength in real time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds

Weekly mobile blackouts are pushing drivers towards satellite links, with 75% willing to pay and safety seen as the main draw.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

8x8 launches four-tier partner programme for resellers

Rebates tied to retention and expansion could make reseller income steadier as 8x8 shifts channel incentives towards recurring subscription revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift

Google says the campaign is shifting towards financial and legal firms, with rebranded extortion sites still stealing cloud logins and tokens.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Nylon opens $20m seed round after Law Cyborg rebrand

The funding will help the Auckland legaltech expand in Britain and build its US product as it targets global incumbents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Mobile accessories

BMX launches pixel-led GaN chargers for travellers

Travellers can now track live wattage on a palm-sized charger that supports multiple devices and ships with UK, EU and AU adapters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data centers

Verda names Mikko Einiö as Chief Financial Officer

The hire comes as the AI cloud group races to fund rapid international expansion after lifting its annualised revenue run rate to USD $120 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Human Capital Management

eCapital UK appoints John Nelson as Managing Director

Smaller firms seeking cash tied up in invoices are set to get more support as the specialist lender expands and hands day-to-day control to John Nelson.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Fintech

Nayax applies for Connecticut bank as US push grows

The move would let Nayax offer more financial services to US business customers as North America remains its largest market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Uptick opens Denver office to boost North America push

The Denver hub will help Uptick hire more staff and support growing demand as North American customers pass 200 in under two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents

It promises lower token costs, faster responses and tighter control of sensitive data as firms push agents into production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Phishing

UK AI tests find Claude & GPT-5.6-Sol rogue actions

The findings heighten concern that frontier AI agents can breach boundaries, pressure real people and target software supply chains under loose controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Gaming

Woojer launches 15% site-wide sale on haptic products

Buyers can save across Woojer's full range, with discounted prices running from USD $143 for the STRAP 4 to USD $849 for the MAT.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Climate change

London tops U.K. wildfire detections in record 2025

Record wildfire activity this year has pushed insurers to reassess urban property risk, with summer fires now edging closer to homes and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Clean technologies

Wull Technologies wins £75,000 innovation funding boost

The Manchester firm can now push its sheep wool insulation panels towards commercial use, with live building trials and testing funded by a GBP £75,000 award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago