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Confluent warns AI scale blocked by data
Read the full story: Confluent warns AI scale blocked by dataAI scale is being blocked by data infrastructure weakness. Confluent research finds 72% of global IT leaders say poor real-time data foundations are slowing AI growth, with agentic adoption particularly exposed.
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EU imposes toughest Russia energy curbs yet
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Labour revives pensions body over savings fears
The UK government revives the Pensions Commission to address retirement…
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Private sector faces scrutiny over disability access gaps
A new Government report finds businesses are failing disabled customers.…
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UK consumer confidence posts steepest drop since 2022
Consumer confidence in the UK fell sharply this quarter. Deloitte’s…
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LSEG explores 24-hour equities trading model
LSEG is considering a 24-hour stock-trading model for London. The…
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Environment Secretary vows to cut sewage by 2030
The UK targets halving sewage pollution by 2030. The Environment…
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Thames Water crisis prompts Ofwat replacement
Ofwat faces replacement amid scrutiny of water companies’ performance. A…
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UK–India trade pact to cut tariffs and boost GDP
A major UK–India trade pact will be signed in London…
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US M&A deals of the week: 18 July 2025
Chevron’s $55bn Hess close led this week’s US dealflow. A…
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BP sells US onshore wind business
BP sells its onshore wind business to LS Power. The…
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SolarWinds appoints CISO for resilience push
Cyber leadership is becoming part of product trust. SolarWinds has appointed Justin Henkel as CISO, bringing intelligence, financial services, and enterprise-risk experience as AI-driven IT and software resilience face closer scrutiny.
