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UK firms cut jobs as pay growth slows
Read the full story: UK firms cut jobs as pay growth slowsUK businesses cut jobs rapidly in 2026 amid economic challenges. Rising redundancies and job scarcity have exposed the UK economy to the Iran war’s effects, with sectors like retail and hospitality particularly struggling under difficult conditions.
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Microsoft teams with Novata for SME sustainability data
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UK workers take record second jobs to pay bills
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EU postpones sustainability reporting rules by two years
EU delays new sustainability reporting requirements for large companies. The…
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HSBC leaves net zero banking group
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UK M&A deals of the week: 12 July 2025
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California issues FAQ for mandatory climate reporting
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EFRAG plans to cut sustainability datapoints
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Getting personal: How AI-driven content & strategic partnerships can change the game for lead nurturing
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AI chiefs set to reshape C-suites, claims XFactorAI CEO

AI could absorb a third of executive workloads soon globally. XFactorAI’s John Margerison says the biggest obstacles will be trust, regulation, and the slow pace of relying only on internal build teams.









