Tech & Innovation

From GenAI to supercomputers: mapping the shape of ethical AI in 2025

What's the state of AI in 2025? ITN Business explores some of the bold moves signalling the UK’s intent to lead on AI innovation.

K Navigator: Owkin’s AI co-pilot set to transform biomedical research

In the fast-moving world of biomedical research, time is everything. The process of moving from an initial hypothesis to validated insights can take weeks or even months – a pace at odds with the urgency of drug discovery and clinical…

The rise of B2B podcasting: how brands are building trust and reach

Here in 2025, podcasts offer something most marketing can't: time, trust, and depth. They don’t interrupt - they invite. And that’s exactly why forward-thinking brands are tuning in.

Good news round up: small steps, cooler cities, and pollinators on the rise

Butterflies are emerging in big numbers for this year’s Big Butterfly Count in the UK, raising hopes after last year’s dip. Meanwhile, in the world of climate innovation, AI is helping researchers develop a super-cooling building material that could cut emissions in hot cities.

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Hull City Council: leading the way in climate change solutions

Hull in East Yorkshire is a port city surrounded by water so has always been dependent on and vulnerable to its forces. Hull City Council is now harnessing the power of that water — and the city’s special location, on…

National Year of Reading: reconnecting kids with books

Children who read well by the end of primary school go on to earn, on average, £65,000 more over their lifetime.

UK funds world’s largest cement decarbonisation scheme

The UK has launched a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project targeting emissions from cement and lime production right in the heartland of Britain.

Good news of the week: from UV billboards to carbon capture at sea

From a UV-reactive billboard to a carbon capture unit designed to ride on cargo ships — these innovations prove that tackling the world’s toughest environmental challenges can start small and scale big.

Good news of the week: safer roads, free sport, and climate voices

This week’s round-up highlights bold moves from around the globe that prove business can do well by doing good. From Citroën transforming its ad spend into safer roads, to Decathlon making sports equipment free and accessible in parks — these stories show the power of purpose-led innovation driving real impact.

What the 2025 G7 summit means for the UK and business

Leaders from the world’s biggest economies are this week tucked away in Kananaskis, a remote, mountainous part of Alberta, Canada, for the 2025 G7 Summit. With wildfires, war and economic pressure dominating the global picture, the setting might feel calm — but the stakes are anything but.