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The EU allocates €5.2 billion for net-zero projects. The European Commission plans to invest in net-zero technology, clean hydrogen, and industrial decarbonisation using funds from the EU Emissions Trading System, with initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Resilience, not technology, defines Marie-Claire Dwek’s leadership at Newmark today. From losing her home in the 1990s crash to returning as CEO of a once-struggling engineering firm, she has turned Newmark Security into a growing, service-led listed business built on human capital protection, recurring revenue, and a promise to herself.
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Bank of England tests private credit industry resilience to shocks. This exercise will examine potential risks and the sector’s links with traditional lenders.
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Payments executives are confident; fewer are ready for the future. A new ACI Worldwide study reveals a growing divide between confidence and capability among global payments leaders, with legacy systems and internal resistance holding back modernisation as industry expectations accelerate into 2026.
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AT&T ends its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The telecommunications giant has pledged to cease DEI initiatives, including hiring quotas and training, following legal scrutiny in the US. The commitment was confirmed in a letter to the FCC.
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UK office workers say AI is saving them almost half a working day. A new study by Salesforce and IDC suggests a steep jump in productivity gains — but the headline may not reflect the broader workforce experience.
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Most AI tools miss where teamwork happens. Miro’s new study finds 75% of global business leaders believe current AI systems focus too much on individual tasks, hindering collaboration and slowing transformation. The findings underline a growing demand for AI that supports shared workspaces and team-level creativity.
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GoodData unveils its Intelligence Layer for governed, context-aware AI. The platform embeds data governance, business logic, and semantic integrity into every analytical process, enabling enterprises to make faster, more reliable AI-driven decisions across complex environments.
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Business Disability Forum has opened nominations for its 2026 Disability Smart Impact Awards. The rebranded awards, announced on 3 December, highlight organisations and individuals creating measurable change for disabled employees and consumers through inclusive practice and innovation.
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Pantheon Regeneration secures investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. The funding will support the expansion of Pantheon’s ecological restoration projects, which aim to revive biodiversity and remove carbon from the atmosphere, enhancing their capacity to deliver landscape-scale climate solutions and carbon credits.
