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Did you know that cybersecurity is the hottest technical skill in the UK right now? Well, that’s according to new research from global talent solutions company Robert Half, who says 48% of tech leaders name cybersecurity as the top skill they are looking for in 2026. It is the single most in demand specialism across UK tech functions. Hiring intent backs that up. Robert Half reports that 44% of companies plan to recruit for cybersecurity and IT security roles within the next 6 months. Its job posting database recorded more than 6,000 new security roles advertised across the UK in…

[LONDON, SciDev.Net] Antibiotic production from big pharmaceutical companies has slowed significantly in the last five years, leaving children in low- and middle-income countries particularly exposed to hard-to-treat infections, according to new analysis. The report by the Access to Medicine Foundation comes amid a growing global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), where the drugs used to treat deadly infections are no longer effective. Previous research shows that AMR contributes to more than four million deaths each year and this number is expected to rise to more than eight million by 2050. Despite this growing threat, the number of candidate antimicrobial drugs…

Webflow, which offers a software platform for building and hosting websites, is acquiring AI-powered content-generation platform Vidoso to beef up its suite of marketing offerings. Founded in 2024, Vidoso uses large language models to help organizations generate marketing collateral like images, presentations, video clips, blog posts, and social media content. For instance, the platform can turn a keynote talk or a panel discussion into short video clips or blog posts. Vidoso’s team of four is joining Webflow full-time. Webflow didn’t disclose financial terms of the deal. Vidoso has raised a total of $3.7 million from Aspenwood Ventures, Emergent Ventures, and…

The India cryptocurrency market is evolving rapidly as digital finance technologies reshape investment and payment ecosystems. Increasing smartphone penetration, expanding internet connectivity, and the growing adoption of digital financial services are encouraging individuals and businesses to explore cryptocurrencies as an alternative financial asset. According to IMARC Group, the India cryptocurrency market is witnessing strong growth driven by technological infrastructure development, expanding merchant acceptance networks, and integration with payment gateways that support everyday digital transactions.Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital tokens are gaining attention among investors seeking diversified portfolios and decentralized financial solutions. The expanding fintech landscape and the…

Friday March 13League 2Colchester v CrawleySaturday March 14League 2Barnet v Newport Barrow v Accrington Bromley v Bristol RoversCambridge v GillinghamCrewe v WalsallFleetwood v Tranmere Harrogate v Salford (12.30pm)Notts County v Chesterfield (12.30pm)Oldham v GrimsbyShrewsbury v CheltenhamSwindon v MK Dons National League South Bath v HornchurchDorking Wanderers v EbbsfleetDover v ChippenhamEastbourne Borough v MaidenheadEnfield Town v Dagenham & RedbridgeHemel Hempstead v AFC TottonHorsham v TonbridgeMaidstone v FarnboroughSlough v SalisburyTorquay v Chesham Weston-super-Mare v Hampton & Richmond Worthing v ChelmsfordIsthmian PremierBillericay v AveleyChatham v Canvey IslandCheshunt v Carshalton Chichester v St Albans Folkestone v DartfordHashtag United v Brentwood Lewes v Dulwich Potters…

Robotics company Sunday has raised a new funding round that has valued the company at unicorn status, meaning over $1 billion, it announced on Thursday. Sunday says it has raised $165 million at a $1.15 billion valuation in a Series B round led by Coatue Management. Other investors in the round include Tiger Global, Benchmark, and Bain Capital Ventures. The company emerged from stealth late last year and already has 1,000 people on its waitlist, Bloomberg reports. Sunday, founded by Tony Zhao and Cheng Chi, is on a quest to build a household humanoid robot called Memo that helps with…

Friday 13 March 2026 5:21 am  |  Updated:  Thursday 12 March 2026 12:06 pm (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images) Ed Davey’s calls for American-style citizenship taxes on British expats in Dubai to pay for theri military protection is completely unjustified, argues Charles AmosLast week Ed Davey challenged Keir Starmer to introduce American-style citizenship taxation on Brits who have fled to Dubai, but who now allegedly ask for military protection. His argument is simply that if you benefit from the British military you should pay for the British military. Ultimately, Davey’s argument has little to do with stopping free riding. Instead, it…

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth says his team will be playing with the pressure off them this weekend.Ainsworth fielded a patched-up side that were soundly beaten in midweek by MK Dons, and the manager could be facing similar selection issues ahead of Saturday’s trip to Cambridge United.Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth is expecting to be understrength again this weekend Picture: Barry GoodwinWith so many of his first-choice players in the treatment room, Ainsworth knows another tough test awaits.“I’ve probably had one more [injury] from Tuesday night, which is insane,” Ainsworth said.“[They are] all starters. We have a hell of a lot of…

Officers recently revealed that they have been planning something “special” for their patrols in Bishopbriggs in the coming days. In a statement posted on the Greater Glasgow Division’s Facebook page, cops noted that they will be out and about across the area on Saturday and Sunday. During this time, they are urging residents to keep an eye out as they might spot a “very different type of patrol”. READ NEXT: The statement reads: “We’re planning something a bit special for our patrols in Bishopbriggs this weekend. “Officers will be out and about across the area, and you might spot a…

Road closures will also be in place to accommodate the St Patrick’s Music Festival in the Cathedral QuarterSt Patrick’s Day parade in Belfast.(Image: Justin Kernoghan)Traffic diversions will be in place in and around Belfast city centre on March 17 due to events taking place to mark St Patrick’s Day.The PSNI has advised visitors and participants to plan their journey in advance and leave extra time to travel to and from the city centre.Motorists can expect some delays and diversions during the SPAR Craic 10K event, organised by Aisling Events, which leaves from City Hall at 9am and ends at Ormeau…