Is Britain’s AI revolution hitting its limits?

Financial Times Friday 26 June 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read

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The tech sector is buzzing in Britain. But can it ever be more than a US outpost?

The tech sector is buzzing in Britain. But can it ever be more than a US outpost? [Image text:] TWO PANCRAS SOQUARE

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