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Close Brothers accelerates restructuring savings
Read the full story: Close Brothers accelerates restructuring savingsClose Brothers is accelerating cost reductions as lending growth returns. Annualised savings reached about £36m in FY2026, with the specialist lender now targeting more than £60m by the end of FY2027.
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Technology leaders report growing management complexity

Technology leaders report mounting complexity as management demands keep expanding. An AMBS study found 85% of technology-sector respondents believe their roles have become more complicated, while AI skills, team engagement, and commercial strategy lead training priorities.








