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DNB deploys AI to accelerate Malaysia’s 5G service management. Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s national 5G infrastructure provider, has implemented BMC Helix to streamline service operations, reduce incident response times, and support national connectivity innovation.
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FCA warns firms against excessive compliance with Consumer Duty rules. The financial watchdog aims to simplify compliance, addressing concerns about regulatory burden and cost. The FCA seeks to clarify expectations and improve flexibility, ensuring businesses do not overinterpret requirements.
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UK employees missed nearly ten days of work last year. The CIPD’s 2025 Health and wellbeing at work report finds sickness absence rising to its highest level in over a decade, with mental ill health and musculoskeletal issues among the leading causes.
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Nominations are open for Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot. Now in its 54th year, the prestigious award recognises exceptional female founders and business leaders who embody the pioneering legacy of Madame Clicquot. Two awards — Bold Woman and Bold Future — will be presented in London in 2026.
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UK employers are tightening pay offers amid growing fiscal pressure. Median pay settlements fell to 3.0 per cent in the three months to July — the lowest since December 2021 — with just 9 per cent of employers awarding 4 per cent or more. Labour market cooling and tax concerns are driving caution ahead of…
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Political debate is spilling into the workplace more than ever. Conference season highlights how reputational risk shapes external corporate behaviour, while managers and HR leaders face the internal challenge of navigating political polarisation without undermining cohesion, inclusivity, or professionalism.
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Peter Kyle launches dual-front trade push with Washington, then Beijing. New Business Secretary Peter Kyle has opened his tenure with back-to-back international trade missions, beginning with US tech talks and continuing in China for the UK’s first JETCO meeting since 2019 — a symbolic reset in Labour’s global economic strategy.
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Marks & Spencer urges government to rethink farm inheritance tax. The retailer warns of adverse impacts on rural communities and food security. It seeks support from the new environment secretary amid concerns over proposed changes to tax reliefs for farms.
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UK MPs urge prioritisation of delayed Audit Reform Bill. A cross-party group of 66 MPs and Lords has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise the Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill, citing its importance after recent corporate failures. The legislation has been stalled since being reintroduced.
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Using customer data well fuels tech growth and lasting loyalty. Sa’ed Anabtawi, Product Director at WOLF, explores how data-informed decision-making — from early-stage feedback loops to in-app behavioural insights — helps tech businesses accelerate growth, improve retention, and build customer-first product strategies that scale effectively.