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Cloud costs now average 10% of revenue. Start-ups and SaaS companies are putting finance teams in charge as spending volatility turns cloud into a major profit risk. New research by Cloud Capital shows 89% of CFOs report margin erosion and 97% have formalised cloud governance.
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Tricia Nelson joins Insights to lead its next phase of global growth. Her appointment completes the company’s executive leadership team and reflects its ambition to scale its learning and development impact across 109 countries.
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Leon enters administration as part of a restructuring effort. The fast-food chain aims to close loss-making restaurants and cut jobs. Co-founder John Vincent reacquired Leon from Asda and plans a Company Voluntary Arrangement to return to core values.
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Policy uncertainty is impacting Britain’s small business sector. Goldman Sachs’ Kunal Shah highlights concerns over unclear taxation and employment laws affecting investment and hiring decisions. Despite optimism in performance, regulatory shifts continue to challenge entrepreneurial confidence.
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Fervo Energy secures $462 million for geothermal projects expansion. The funding supports Utah’s Cape Station project and other initiatives, with new and returning investors including Google and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Fervo aims to meet surging clean energy demand with its innovative solutions.
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Neo4j launches Fleet Manager to unify graph database governance. The platform gives CIOs and CDOs centralized oversight across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments, simplifying administration and compliance as graph adoption accelerates in AI and data-driven enterprises.
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Over a third of disabled consumers say their experience would improve if staff had a greater understanding of disability. New Business Disability Forum research highlights persistent barriers in product access, customer service, and design — and calls on companies to turn inclusion into a strategic advantage.
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SpaceX is preparing a 2026 IPO that could raise more than $25 billion. The listing would mark a milestone for the commercial space industry and one of the largest public offerings in history.
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U.S. officials warn Indonesia is reneging on vital trade commitments. The 2025 agreement promised sweeping tariff cuts and non-tariff barrier removal. Jakarta now reportedly seeks to reclassify parts of the accord as non-binding. Markets and businesses await clarity as negotiations enter a critical phase.
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Bank of England signals hawkish stance on future interest rates. Despite measures in the upcoming Budget expected to reduce inflation, policymakers remain cautious, focusing on persistent inflation risks and economic pressures that may influence future rate decisions.
