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MPs want employer tax cut to support under-25 hiring now. The Work and Pensions Committee says National Insurance rules are undermining youth employment and training.
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B2B marketing still struggles to win boardroom growth credit today. Propolis research finds most CEOs value marketing, but do not see it as a direct growth driver.
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Workplace first aid confidence remains dangerously uneven across Britain today. St John Ambulance is launching awards for lifesavers as research shows many workers feel unable to respond.
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Executive pay ratios are widening across leading UK companies again. The debate is extending beyond salary into governance, shareholder power, succession pressure, and corporate legitimacy.
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Ocado has secured a new European automation contract this week. The deal will see its latest fulfilment technology deployed for an unnamed fast-growing national retailer.
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England’s bus fare cap will return to £2 next year. The policy cuts travel costs, but its funding route will draw scrutiny from climate finance and ESG watchers.
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Poor data is delaying major UK strategic projects by months. Ordnance Survey research finds leaders are revisiting decisions as AI increases the premium on trusted information.
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Advertisers are using GenAI widely, but impact remains uneven today. ISBA says effectiveness-led organisations are more likely to see business results than those focused mainly on efficiency.
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UK AI use has widened faster than it has deepened. ONS analysis shows adoption has almost tripled since late 2023, but most businesses are still using the technology in limited ways.
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UK pay awards are settling into a steadier pattern today. Brightmine says median awards held at 3.3%, although almost half of matched settlements were lower than those made last year.
