AI Factories mark next frontier in UK digital infrastructure
As AI reshapes industries and public services, the question facing UK digital leaders is no longer whether AI will transform their organisations, but how quickly they can adapt. Generative AI, large language models and machine learning are redefining c…
ABB unveils world-first circuit breaker to boost energy resilience and cybersecurity
ABB has launched the SACE Emax 3, a next-generation air circuit breaker designed to enhance energy resilience and security in high-demand environments, including AI-driven data centres, advanced manufacturing sites, hospitals and airports. As these sec…
Birmingham’s waste crisis sparks calls for AI and robotics overhaul
Since early 2025, Birmingham has faced a major waste collection crisis triggered by an ongoing strike by bin workers represented by the Unite union. The dispute centres on Birmingham City Council’s plans to restructure waste services, including removin…
Unity Advisory aims to shake up UK’s professional services market
A fresh force is emerging in the UK’s professional services sector, challenging the dominance of the Big Four accounting firms. Unity Advisory, based in London and co-founded by former EY UK chair Steve Varley and ex-PwC UK managing partner Marissa Tho…
UK bets on data centre innovation to power AI growth
The UK is positioning itself at the heart of the global AI revolution, with plans to develop a network of data centres to support emerging ‘AI Growth Zones’ nationwide. Announced earlier this year by the Prime Minister, the initiative promises major ec…
EfficiencyIT and MSSL join forces to power sustainable AI infrastructure
EfficiencyIT, a leading technology and data centre consultancy, has announced a partnership with Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd (MSSL), a UK-based manufacturer of sustainable electrical control and distribution equipment. The alliance aims to meet growin…
UK’s Lightchain AI enters final presale ahead of July mainnet launch
Lightchain AI, a UK-based decentralised infrastructure platform built for artificial intelligence (AI), is approaching a key milestone with the launch of its Final Bonus Phase—the last opportunity for early participants to join ahead of its mainnet deb…
AI data centres spark fresh fears over future UK water shortages
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are creating unexpected challenges for the UK’s ability to manage future water shortages, according to the Environment Agency. The rapid growth of AI technologies has driven demand for data centres that rely…
AI-driven data centre boom sparks urgent push for smarter energy solutions
Data centre operators are grappling with a confluence of challenges as surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) fuels unprecedented growth in energy consumption. According to Massimo Muzzì from ABB Electrificatio…
UK’s AI ambitions hinge on energy reform as £2bn plan powers up
The UK government has committed £2 billion to positioning the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence, but delivering on that ambition depends on a more pressing challenge: powering it. AI’s growing energy demands risk outpacing the curre…
