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Major grid investment promises jobs and economic security. A £34bn programme to modernise the UK’s electricity grid could unlock £194bn in economic value by 2040 and support an additional 92,000 jobs annually, according to new modelling by Arup and Cambridge Econometrics.
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Most organisations overestimate AI readiness, new report finds. JumpCloud’s Q1 2026 IT Trends Report reveals a widening gap between perceived AI maturity and infrastructure readiness, as security risks, shadow AI use, and fragmented identity systems challenge enterprises attempting to scale artificial intelligence safely.
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Barclays aims for £2 billion cost savings using AI. The bank plans to enhance productivity and customer experience by investing in technology while returning over £15 billion to shareholders by 2028 as part of its restructuring strategy.
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UK Budget forecasts were accessed 25,000 times before release. An investigation revealed a major security breach at the Office for Budget Responsibility, with documents downloaded thousands of times before the official Budget speech, prompting the resignation of its chairman.
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SLR acquires sustainability advisory firm SB&CO to expand sustainability solutions. Founded in 2020, SB&CO specialises in strategy, ESG, and decarbonisation planning, aiming to serve global clients’ needs effectively.
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BNP Paribas surpasses low-carbon financing goals in 2025 results. The bank directed over 80% of its energy financing to low-carbon sources by the end of 2025, exceeding its target to facilitate €200 billion in low-carbon and transition financing from 2022 to 2025.
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Nigel Botterill reflects on entrepreneurship after Channel 5 television appearance. The Entrepreneurs Circle founder says building a business is often harder without structure, clarity, and consistent support.
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Nearly half of UK workers feel unsafe speaking up at work. New research from MHFA England links psychological safety to productivity, error reduction, and employee wellbeing, highlighting a growing cost for UK organisations.
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UK employers now see recruitment delays as a critical business risk. New research shows hiring speed has overtaken economic instability as the leading concern for UK organisations entering 2026, driven by persistent shortages across specialist professional roles.
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Digital profiles help remote teams build trust faster, new academic research shows. A study from Nyenrode Business University finds that sharing trusted online references, such as LinkedIn profiles, plays a larger role in early trust-building than cultural background in newly formed virtual teams.
