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LangWatch launches open-source tool for AI red-teaming
Data Protection

LangWatch launches open-source tool for AI red-teaming

The framework is designed to expose hidden risks in production AI systems that can be missed by conventional one-off tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Agricultural Technology

SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push

The acquisitions expand climate risk analysis for investors and governments as firms move beyond outdated historical models to scientific evidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe
Power / Energy

Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe

Insurers face tighter pricing pressure as offshore wind farms in Europe expand into deeper waters and more exposed storm regimes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once
Firewalls

Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once

Many SMEs face repeat disruption after paying ransomware gangs, with insurers warning that restored access often still means costly system rebuilds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Felix launches AI workflow platform with USD $1.7 million
Drones

Felix launches AI workflow platform with USD $1.7 million

The new platform targets regulated firms seeking auditable AI processes, after Felix raised USD $1.7 million to expand beyond legal work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

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Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability
Space

Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability

A long-awaited legal framework could cut reliance on foreign rockets, as Ottawa seeks to build a domestic launch industry worth CAD $40 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada
Fintech

Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada

Homeowners can now get personalised retrofit advice and funding guidance as rising energy bills and weather risks boost demand for upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Insurers face mystery cow, cannabis farm & robot mower
Agricultural Technology

Insurers face mystery cow, cannabis farm & robot mower

Unusual claims are testing insurers as a motorway cow, cannabis farm and disputed robot mower all led to real payouts and refusals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
OpenText partners S3NS on sovereign cloud for Europe
Data Protection

OpenText partners S3NS on sovereign cloud for Europe

Regulated firms in France and across Europe can keep sensitive workloads under local control while using Google Cloud-based services for less sensitive tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub
DevOps

Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub

The insurer is expanding beyond London, with a permanent Manchester base set to house technology and data teams supporting global operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS
Software-as-a-Service

Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS

The Bristol startup’s pay-as-you-use platform targets firms in regulated sectors that need to automate customer contacts without long deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Cartech

Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles

Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks
Malware

Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks

Regulated financial data made up 59% of generative AI policy breaches, as banks and insurers race to use the tools under tighter scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector
Malware

Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector

Managed AI tools are gaining ground in finance, yet regulated data still drives most policy breaches as staff mix personal and corporate accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand
Digital Signage

Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand

Financial institutions could cut manual checks as a Fujifilm-DoxAI tool scans identity and income records for fraud in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
Data Protection

UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health

Higher complaint volumes are adding regulatory and reputational pressure on UK firms handling sensitive customer data, especially in finance and health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards
Fintech

UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards

Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026