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CloudPay launches new global payroll control platform for enterprise teams. The company says CloudPay Navigator gives payroll teams a unified operating environment with real-time oversight of global payroll and payments, replacing fragmented batch-processing systems with automation and AI-driven insights.
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Civil engineering supplier Wrekin grows despite downturn in UK construction. The Lichfield-based manufacturer reported a 12% increase in turnover during 2025, supported by infrastructure contracts and productivity gains across its workforce, even as UK housebuilding fell roughly 8% amid high interest rates and inflation.
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CISOs must link cyber risk to business performance and profit. Thom Langford, CTO EMEA at Rapid7, argues that security leaders must translate technical metrics into financial and operational terms, helping boards understand how cyber incidents affect revenue, resilience, and long-term strategic decision-making.
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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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Interest rate hike possible if energy prices stay high. Economists warn that sustained high energy prices could lead to a Bank of England interest rate increase, affecting inflation and growth projections. This would challenge the government’s economic strategies and fiscal policies.
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Payroll mistakes are pushing UK workers towards financial instability and job moves. New research suggests many employees are already struggling with pay errors, just as HMRC prepares major payroll rule changes in April 2026 that could further increase complexity for employers.
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GH05T is expanding its reputation offer with a Reddit focus. The agency says peer-led discussions increasingly shape brand perception as AI tools summarise the web. Its approach will track sentiment, spot misconceptions, and advise response strategy. Data shows rising Reddit usage and Google referrals, reinforcing the platform’s role in discovery.
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Revolut Business launches its Titan corporate card for UK businesses. The £65+VAT per-user monthly card pairs premium travel perks — including lounge access, 10GB global data, and £4,000 in subscriptions — with real-time expense tracking, automated receipt matching, and 1:1 RevPoints for business spend.
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Workplace harassment remains widespread, yet most cases never reach HR. New EU survey analysis puts lifetime workplace sexual harassment at 30.8%, and shows only 37.3% report to an official body, leaving organisations blind to patterns.
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Zoho data shows UK businesses still squeezed after Spring Statement. A survey finds inflation and rising costs remain top external pressures, with half reporting higher cost per employee. Leaders are turning to cost reduction, standardisation, and selective tech investment, while Xero figures point to slowing sales growth among small businesses.