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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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Entrepreneurs should prepare early before selling any asset. Gary Ashworth, Chairman of Albany Beck and author of “Double Up Money Mastery,” outlines the questions founders must ask to maximise value, manage risk, and approach negotiations with clarity and discipline.
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UK SME wages fell in January. Employment growth reached 4.4% year-on-year, its strongest level since March 2025, even as monthly pay declined for the first time in 12 months, according to Employment Hero’s latest UK Jobs Report.
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AI-first organisations integrate literacy across culture and leadership. Alex Rumble, AI Ambassador & CMO at HTEC, argues that sustainable AI adoption depends on organisational architecture, leadership capability, and diversity — not pilot programmes or cost-cutting exercises.
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Mid-career stagnation is reshaping Millennial workforce expectations. Rising stress data and weaker income progression suggest a structural shift, not generational fragility, as mid-level leaders confront slower advancement and economic uncertainty.
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Nigel Botterill reflects on entrepreneurship after Channel 5 television appearance. The Entrepreneurs Circle founder says building a business is often harder without structure, clarity, and consistent support.
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NatWest plans to reach 50,000 people through expanded financial education. The UK bank will scale its Financial Foundations programme in 2026, delivering free workplace and community-based financial education sessions through employers, local organisations, and housing groups as part of its wider UK growth strategy.
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Fractile co-founder reportedly exited amid scrutiny over Chinese academic links. The UK AI chip startup confirmed the departure of its former CTO following internal concerns over his educational background and affiliations. The move reflects growing national security sensitivities around AI, defence-linked research, and foreign influence in early-stage technology companies.
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Lloyds Banking Group appoints Ajneet Jassey as its new London ambassador. The bank has named the senior legal executive to focus on housing delivery, business growth, and technology engagement across the capital.
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A new platform aims to expand women’s access to capital. Scottish entrepreneur Veenoo Sharma has unveiled a global initiative designed to increase women’s access to investment, influence, and policy networks, with its first public launch held at the Houses of Parliament earlier this month.