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CISOs must link cyber risk to business performance and profit. Thom Langford, CTO EMEA at Rapid7, argues that security leaders must translate technical metrics into financial and operational terms, helping boards understand how cyber incidents affect revenue, resilience, and long-term strategic decision-making.
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Research commissioned by Alliance Manchester Business School finds 73% of UK senior decision-makers say their roles have become more complex since 2020, with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity risks, economic conditions, regulation, and shifting workplace expectations all contributing to the growing demands placed on leaders.
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Interest rate hike possible if energy prices stay high. Economists warn that sustained high energy prices could lead to a Bank of England interest rate increase, affecting inflation and growth projections. This would challenge the government’s economic strategies and fiscal policies.
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The European Commission unveils Industrial Accelerator Act proposal. The proposal introduces EU-made and low-carbon requirements to boost key sectors, aiming to save over 30 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and generate significant economic benefits across several industries.
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Nvidia says its OpenAI and Anthropic investments may stop now. At a Morgan Stanley conference, CEO Jensen Huang called a $100bn OpenAI cheque “probably not in the cards,” confirming a $30bn investment instead. He added Nvidia’s $10bn Anthropic stake “probably will be the last as well.”
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Payroll mistakes are pushing UK workers towards financial instability and job moves. New research suggests many employees are already struggling with pay errors, just as HMRC prepares major payroll rule changes in April 2026 that could further increase complexity for employers.
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February’s US dealmaking was defined by conviction rather than volume. A $110bn media merger, a $34.5bn cable consolidation, and major transactions in banking, medtech, and payments infrastructure revealed a market pursuing scale — with regulators, financing, and integration now central to execution.
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GH05T is expanding its reputation offer with a Reddit focus. The agency says peer-led discussions increasingly shape brand perception as AI tools summarise the web. Its approach will track sentiment, spot misconceptions, and advise response strategy. Data shows rising Reddit usage and Google referrals, reinforcing the platform’s role in discovery.
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Revolut Business launches its Titan corporate card for UK businesses. The £65+VAT per-user monthly card pairs premium travel perks — including lounge access, 10GB global data, and £4,000 in subscriptions — with real-time expense tracking, automated receipt matching, and 1:1 RevPoints for business spend.
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UK contactless payment caps end nationwide on 19 March 2026. Banks can set their own limits, but must prove risk controls. With the blunt backstop gone, fraud monitoring, real-time analytics, and customer settings will matter more — and larger institutions may move first while others keep £100 until systems mature.
