London's position as Europe's leading tech hub continues to attract some of the world's fastest-growing startups — but their arrival could prove a fresh headache for the UK's homegrown scaleups.
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June 10, 2026
London's AI talent war heats up as Cursor, Legora and Lovable expand
Influx of foreign AI companies poses risks to homegrown startups’ recruitment efforts
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