What’s next for UK tech in 2026? Industry trends and insights

What’s really driving UK tech as we head into 2026? AI is changing how we work, global investment is evolving, and the UK tech scene is full of opportunity. Host Ben is joined by RSM’s own David Blacher and Georgie Bole to unpack the findings of RSM’s latest survey of UK tech companies, revealing how industry leaders are feeling about the future. Discover why London continues to shine as Europe’s tech capital, and how the UK’s unique blend of innovation and resilience is attracting investment from both sides of the Atlantic. The conversation explores the evolving funding landscape, from private equity’s optimism to the government’s latest moves on R&D tax relief, and what it all means for startups and scale-ups alike. But it’s not just about money. Ben, David, and Georgie tackle the talent crunch, the real-world impact of AI on jobs and the urgent need to keep the UK’s tech workforce inspired and engaged. 🔗 Links Read our latest tech insights: https://bit.ly/4qCyYix 🚨 Never miss an episode Sign up to our media and technology preference centre to never miss an episode: https://bit.ly/3F4W52w 📖 Chapters 00:00:00 - 00:01:26 : Highlights of 2025 00:01:27 - 00:03:59: UK tech investment trends 00:03:59 - 00:06:01: Funding and private equity landscape 00:06:01 - 00:09:38: Workforce in tech 00:09:38 - 00:11:34: The impact of AI in 2026 00:11:34 - 00:13:40 : UK tech and US collaboration 00:13:40 - 00:14:08: R&D tax schemes and incentives 00:18:02 - 00:21:26: London's position as a global tech city 00:21:26 - 00:27:56: 2026 tech predications 00:27:56 - 00:29:00: Closing 🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast platforms Apple: https://bit.ly/3GRapfx Spotify: https://bit.ly/4k9MjeZ 👍 If you like this, please subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/3EUOZKg 📱 And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm