The UK is making bold moves to boost fintech growth. The new Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is teaming up with the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) to simplify compliance. Will this help UK fintechs thrive and lead the global market?.

BNP Paribas is launching its 3rd UK Fintech incubator, focusing on Gen AI applications for financial services. Startups can apply for mentorship, resources and a chance to test with 100k customers.

Octopus Energy is set to spin off Kraken Technologies in a £10bn demerger, valuing its technology arm at up to $14bn. Big banks are in the mix, along with speculation over a public listing.

UK trading platform has announced that it has joined two more UK Fintech bodies, in a move to contribute in policy discussions and help enhance London’s position as a global business hub.

Keir Starmer has announced a £187m investment in a new TechFirst programme with the aim of addressing a digital skills gap that has fast become a growth inhibitor in the workforce.

UK cybersecurity has reached a chilling level of vulnerability. In the race to innovate through the use of AI, learning to be cautious with data security has become ever more important

Europe’s tech momentum is strong with over €1.3B raised, major deals, fresh funds, and bold moves across the continent. @tech_eu looks at the standout stories shaping the future of innovation.

The UK has appointed its first-ever entrepreneurship adviser: tech founder Alex Depledge. She’ll advise the chancellor on startup policy, tackling barriers to growth and backing the UK’s next wave of innovators.

The UK government has announced a bold new industrial strategy: £6.6bn for startups, £54m to lure AI talent, and billions more for R&D, quantum, and fusion. A long-term bet to power Britain's economic revival.

LemFi has acquired London-based Pillar, expanding credit services for millions of underserved immigrants in the UK and globally. A significant move for inclusive financial access

Big news for UK startups. The Office for Investment is getting a revamp to better support scaling businesses and attract vital foreign direct investment.

Major tech firms are partnering with the government to upskill 7.5 million UK workers in AI. What impact do you think this will have on the future of work? .

Helping UK founders thrive by harnessing community and tech, OPUS just got a $2M cash injection and a Silicon Valley boost: Marc Porat joins their leadership team this week.

JPMorgan and EY just launched "Fintech Forward," a 12-week program for UK fintech founders. Successful applicants get mentorship from bank execs, workshops, investor access, and a world-class founders event in Slush, Helsinki.

Keir Starmer opened London Tech Week today highlighting a positive future for UK tech. He announced £1.5bn investment from Liquidity for their London HQ, a £1bn boost for compute power, and a plan to train 7.5 million people in AI by 2030.

Hot on the heels of its other recent digital innovations, Lloyds Banking Group has become the first ever UK bank to offer in-app travel booking directly through its mobile app powered by AI. This allows its 20M users to book flights and accommodation.

The digital asset and crypto sector is undergoing a dramatic shift. Already this year, crypto projects have raised over $7.2 billion in venture funding, and 88 M&A deals worth $8.2 billion have been announced—almost triple 2024's total deal value.

Buying a home in the UK could soon get a lot simpler. OneDome, a UK property and fintech platform, is acquiring digital mortgage broker Trussle, a move that, with FCA approval, promises to streamline everything from mortgages to transactions.

Why does fintech growth still rely on physical infrastructure? It's about designing for coexistence, not just replacement. In emerging markets, cash still rules, so success means bridging the digital divide.

The Fintech Pledge, a joint effort by 57 UK tech and fintech companies including Zopa and Clearscore, has exceeded its target to boost financial resilience. The initiative successfully drove over 25M actions for UK consumers.