The government website, Gov.uk, is to trial a new generative AI chatbot to help small businesses access advice on rules and support. Up to 15,000 people will be able to use the tool as part of the trial, with the chatbot linked from 30 of the government website’s business pages. The tool uses … [Read more...]
News for: Digital & Media
Canadian acquisition for Wilmslow’s Citation
Wilmslow-based compliance specialist, The Citation Group, has announced the acquisition of Canadian HR software firm, Agendrix. The deal is the group's third acquisition of the year, further bolstering Citation's international operations. The move brings Agendrix's online rota and staff … [Read more...]
Tighter regulations for digital markets become law
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law after gaining Royal Assent, strengthening consumer protections online. The Act brings in new rules about how businesses communicate pricing in online transactions, as well as regulating subscription contracts for consumers. New … [Read more...]
Record-breaking growth for Nexer Digital
Macclesfield-based design agency, Nexer Digital, is celebrating a year of growth and expansion as it marks its 17th birthday. The human-centred agency has achieved its highest revenues since it was founded, reporting £10.5 million in 2023, up 12% year-on-year. Profits have also held firm, even … [Read more...]
New guidelines announced to support business leaders with cyber resilience
A new draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance has been published to help UK business leaders to bolster their resilience to cyber attacks. Aimed at business directors and senior leaders, the guide aims to ensure businesses treat cyber threats as seriously as they would legal or … [Read more...]
Alderley Park recruitment marketing firm secures £500,000 investment
Alderley Park based Venn Digital has secured a £500,000 investment to support development of an innovative digital platform for recruitment firms around the world. The investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment … [Read more...]
Citation acquires cloud-based care sector compliance specialist
Wilmslow-based health and safety consultancy, The Citation Group, have acquired a Shropshire-based specialist in cloud-based compliance solutions for the care sector. The deal is The Citation Group's fifth acquisition in 2023, and its seventh in the last 12 months, which include the recent … [Read more...]
Over 250 Cheshire businesses attend digital masterclasses
Over 250 businesses in Cheshire, Warrington and Halton have taken part in masterclasses through the Digital Cheshire business support programme. The fully-funded masterclasses launched in August 2021, alongside networking events and 1-to-1 business support to help organisations across Cheshire … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership accelerates digital transformation with £100 million Google Cloud agreement
The John Lewis Partnership has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, worth £100m over the next five years, to support the employee-owned retailer's digital transformation. The deal expands on the successful relationship the retailer has had with Google since 2012 and marks a step … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital adds eight to its headcount following UX bootcamp with Diverse & Equal
Nexer Digital, the human-centered digital design and development agency based in Macclesfield, has welcomed eight new people to its team as part of its on-going commitment to delivering on its social values and creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The new hires join Nexer’s user … [Read more...]
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill introduced to crack down on unfair business practices online
The government has set out new legislation to strengthen consumer protections when using and purchasing goods and services online. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill, introduced to Parliament on 25th April, will enhance the role of the UK’s Competition and Markets … [Read more...]
Rail operator completes multi-million pound ‘digital train’ makeover programme
Train operating company, Northern, is celebrating the completion of a three-year project to improve on-board technology on services across the North of England. The ‘digital train’ project sought to retrofit the company’s existing fleet with the same digital facilities on-board 101 new trains … [Read more...]