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VC & Policy (UK)EIS and SEIS have been extended to 2035. Here is what the Budget changed, how the relief mechanics work in practice, and what the extension means for UK investor strategy in 2026.
IntelligenceThe UK government has delivered on compute and funding. Private sector confidence is moving the other way. ObvioTech's structural analysis of the 2026 UK AI strategy execution gap — what's driving it, where capital is moving, and what to watch next.
FinTech & MoneyStarling is a licensed UK bank. Tide is an e-money institution. Both carry FSCS protection — but they're fundamentally different products. Pricing, MTD compatibility, credit checks, and a clear verdict on which UK SME should use which.
AI & Automation53% of UK marketing teams are actively using AI writing tools — but most are paying for the wrong one. Jasper, Copy.ai, Writesonic, Notion AI, and Rytr compared for UK businesses: GBP pricing, UK GDPR compliance, and an honest verdict on where each one actually fits.
Tools & ReviewsThe Employment Rights Act 2025 changes UK absence rules from 6 April 2026. Here's how Employment Hero, Breathe HR, BrightHR, and CharlieHR compare for UK SMEs navigating ERA 2025 compliance, payroll integration, and scale.
VC & Policy (UK)The Employment Rights Act 2025 lands in two waves — 6 April brings SSP from day one, doubled redundancy penalties, and a Fair Work Agency with enforcement powers. The January 2027 wave removes the unfair dismissal compensation cap. Here is what VC-backed companies must do now.
IntelligenceUK enterprises are deploying AI agents faster than they can govern them. The agentic AI governance gap is 2026's defining enterprise technology risk.
FinTech & MoneyFrom 6 April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must keep digital records and file quarterly updates with HMRC. Here's everything you need to do before the deadline.
AI & Automation68% of UK businesses report staff using unapproved AI tools — with no policy, no training, and no visibility. Here's what shadow AI costs and how to close the governance gap.
