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Audion appoints Ina Börner as head of sales & market growth DACH. The move strengthens the company’s presence in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as it builds on strong regional momentum and expands its pan-European digital audio operations.
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Diginex completes acquisition of The Remedy Project Limited. The acquisition aligns with growing demands for human rights due diligence driven by stringent regulations. It enhances Diginex’s capabilities in human rights risk identification and remediation within global supply chains.
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EcoVadis and Amazon launch sustainability feature on B2B marketplace. The new feature enables sellers on Amazon Business in the EU to display EcoVadis sustainability medals, addressing demand for supply chain transparency and aiding sustainable procurement amid regulatory pressures.
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Employment growth among UK small businesses rose just 0.5%. Employment Hero’s latest Jobs Report reveals year-on-year growth fell from 7.8% to 2.5%, as retail and hospitality employment declined amid post-Budget uncertainty and muted seasonal hiring.
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UK pension schemes face scrutiny to improve value and service. New proposals require schemes to publish performance data, aiming to enhance transparency and compel underperformers to improve or consolidate, ensuring savers receive better value for their retirement funds.
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Nearly half of UK business owners report increased risk appetite. New research from ECI Partners suggests optimism is returning across sectors, with technology and HR leading the way. While cost pressures persist, the findings point to strong interest in private equity and international expansion.
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UK finance leaders are regaining confidence in AI. Deloitte’s latest UK CFO Survey shows 59% of CFOs more optimistic about AI’s potential to boost performance, up from 39% last quarter. Risk appetite remains subdued, but digital investment and productivity expectations are strengthening into 2026.
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Paul Bryce appointed CEO of Communicate Technology for growth. The Teesside-based firm aims to expand its cybersecurity and IT network solutions. Backed by private equity, it has achieved significant growth and plans further scaling under Bryce’s leadership.
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Impax Asset Management appoints Stuart White to a new role. The former HSBC Asset Management UK CEO will oversee strategy and business development at Impax, focusing on client partnerships and systematic equities. White will report to CEO Ian Simm.
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Meta buys Manus in a landmark AI agency deal worth over $2bn. The Singapore-based startup’s general-purpose agent technology could redefine how AI works — but success depends on whether Meta can turn autonomy into measurable business value.
