UK Tax Crackdown: HMRC published a new list naming businesses and individuals accused of deliberate tax errors, with fines tied to defaults over £25,000, including cases in Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Cash-Flow Reality Check (South Africa): A new look at SME finances says cash flow remains the top threat, with many firms stuck behind long invoice payment cycles and even using personal credit to bridge gaps. AI Skills & Training: Skillsoft completed the sale of its Global Knowledge unit, narrowing focus to its AI-native skills management platform while keeping a strategic partnership for instructor-led training. Insurance Tech Deal: ekincare acquired Superclaims, an AI claims adjudication SaaS, to expand across insurers and third-party administrators and push global growth. Heat Safety for SMBs (US): New York State Insurance Fund analysis finds workers’ comp claims spike on very hot days, and it’s offering small-business support to buy cooling PPE. Cybercrime Warning: Bitdefender reports scammers are posing as Interpol to trick small businesses into opening password-protected archives that deliver ransomware. Funding & Expansion: Stoa raised £1.8m pre-seed to scale cash management; Descartes bought Drivin to boost last-mile delivery management in Latin America. Energy & Jobs (Africa): Africa Energy Technology Centre shared its strategy with Ghana’s president, aiming to shift the continent from importing energy tech to building and exporting solutions.