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ONS is building a framework to measure Britain’s AI economy. The thematic account will seek to make AI production, investment, use, and economic contribution more visible within official statistics.
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UK workers feel less secure about their jobs this September. S&P Global says perceived job insecurity is at its highest since February 2023 while consumer appetite for major purchases remains weak.
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Meta has agreed union access before new statutory rules begin. Prospect will be able to approach around 5,000 UK employees as technology employers prepare for October workplace-access reforms.
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Employers are investing more heavily in developing skills from within. New CIPD and Omni RMS research finds 48% have increased internal talent development as unsuitable applications rise and employment costs face closer scrutiny.
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Repeated NATS failures have renewed scrutiny of UK aviation resilience. Separate incidents within 13 days have forced airlines and airports to absorb further cancellations, recovery costs, and passenger disruption.
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KPMG says Britain’s fiscal headroom has narrowed sharply before Budget. Its latest outlook combines stronger 2026 growth with higher borrowing and energy costs, leaving less room against the Government’s fiscal rules.
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Waste receivers face mandatory digital reporting from October across England. Wales follows the same timetable, while updated government guidance moves the first annual £26 service charge to 31 January 2027.
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DCC Energy shareholders have approved the proposed private-equity acquisition scheme. The £5.75bn deal backed by Energy Capital Partners and KKR still requires Irish High Court sanction and satisfaction of its remaining conditions.
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West Midlands Pension Fund has acquired a major Bedford facility. The 462,700 sq ft logistics asset is fully let to Sainsbury’s and supports the retailer’s national clothing distribution network.
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Ryft has raised £20m to accelerate its international payments expansion. The Manchester fintech will target European and US markets while moving into larger enterprise accounts after tripling in size over the past year.
